True or False
True or False: Labeling your emotions is an important step in understanding them.
TRUE
Something I can do when I am ANGRY?
Yelling into a pillow, taking a break, talking to an adult?
I am crying because I am unhappy.
Sad
You just got new glasses and there is a student in your class who is teasing you about them. This hurts your feelings. What can you say to tell them your feelings are hurt?
I feel upset when you’re making fun of my glasses.
I need you to stop.
Smiling, Laughing, Eye Contact
True or False: A trigger is something that causes you to have a strong emotional reaction.
TRUE
Example: Making loud noises while I’m trying to focus. What is one of your triggers?
Something I can do when I am SAD?
Writing it down, talking to an adult, hugging a stuffed animal.
I'm very happy and jumping all over the place.
Excited
There are a group of students playing basketball during recess and you want to play with them. How would you handle that situation?
You could ask if you could join in. If you aren't ready to use your voice, you could go on the swings first then ask.
What does someone who is SAD look like?
Crying, frowning, No Eye Contact, Arms Crossed
True or False: Yelling at your parents is an appropriate way to release anger.
FALSE. There are many other coping tools you can use to express anger. Can you think of an example?
Something I can do when I can't sit still and focus?
Take a break, go to my calm down spot, take a one minute dance break.
The way people feel when someone interrupts them?
Annoyed or disrespected?
Your brother was teasing you and things went too far and now you are mad. What should you do?
Use coping skills to calm down. When calm, let them know with words that they hurt your feelings.
What does someone who is ANGRY look like?
Pouting, Crossed Arms, Yelling.
True or False: Stress can affect our bodies physically as well as mentally.
TRUE
What are 3 coping skills you can use at home?
Listen to music
Write it down
Talk to an adult
Stretch
Deep breathing
I'm yawning a lot.
Tired/exhausted.
You are trying to focus on your remote learning lesson and your brother or sister keeps making noise in the background. What can you do?
Go to a different room. Ask them to stop. Tell your teacher. Tell your parent. Go to your calm down spot. Explain once calm why they need to leave you alone during class time.
What does someone who is DISAPPOINTED look like?
Show me with your body!
Show me with your body!
True or False: I can control someone else's feelings and actions.
FALSE. I only have control over MY OWN behavior.
What are 3 coping skills you can use at school?
Take a break
Write it down
Use positive self-talk
Deep breathing
Talk to a trusted adult
I'm annoyed and becoming angry.
Frustrated or irritated?
Your body is feeling itchy because of the new clothes Mom just bought. What should you do?
Jump, stomp, wall push ups, deep pressure squeezes
What does someone who is SCARED look like?