You might feel THIS way if...
Coping Skills
True or False
100

You overslept and missed your bus for school 

Frustrated, upset, tired, worried, "off" 

100

Sadness

Talk to a friend or trusted adult, write down your feelings, listen to music, go for a walk, cry

100

If someone is mean to me, I should say something mean back so they know how it feels

False- I can tell them that their words hurt my feelings .. walk away from situation .. talk to a friend or trusted adult

200

You have to give a presentation in front of the entire class

Nervous, anxious, embarrassed, shy, excited, energized

200

Anger

Take deep breaths, set a boundary, walk away from situation, talk to a friend or trusted adult, exercise

200

I have control over what I think, say, and do

True!!

300

Your friend is ignoring you

Lonely, sad, angry, confused

300

Boredom

Learn a new skill or try a new hobby, color/draw, read a book

300

Other people can make me feel a certain way

False- Our feelings come from our thoughts, so others do not have the power to make us feel bad unless we allow them to.

400

You think someone is making fun of you

Angry, hurt, sad, embarrassed, confused, annoyed

400

Anxious

Take deep breaths, imagine a relaxing scene, talk to a friend or trusted adult, "challenge" your thoughts, go for a walk

400

Anger and sadness are bad emotions.

False- all emotions are necessary because they communicate to us that something needs our attention! 

500

You won Citizen of the Month

Proud, happy, excited, joyful


500

Happiness

Spread it around like confetti! Write a shoutout, give a hug, tell a joke

500

I have friends and adults who love and support me

True! Look around the room-- everyone in this classroom wants the best for you. If you ever need help with a problem, talk to a friend, your teachers, or Mrs. Hopkins.

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