Feelings & Emotions
What emotion might you feel when your best friend moves away?
Sadness or grief
You study hard for a test and get a great grade. What emotion might you feel?
Proud, happy, confident
When you feel annoyed, what is one healthy thing you can say instead of yelling?
“I need a minute” or “Please give me space.”
Name one breathing strategy that helps your body calm down.
Box breathing, balloon breathing, 4–7–8
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because they wanted to go to high school!
What’s a physical clue that tells you you’re anxious?
Racing heart, sweaty palms, butterflies
Your best friend doesn’t sit with you at lunch one day. What emotion might come up?
Sadness, confusion, jealousy
If you're feeling jealous, what’s one helpful way to handle it?
Talk about it calmly, journal, notice your triggers
What coping skill uses your five senses?
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
True or False: Anger is always a “bad” emotion.
False — it can be helpful when used safely
You walk into a room and everyone looks at you. What might you feel inside?
Nervous, awkward, anxious
When you feel embarrassed, what’s a healthy reaction?
Take a breath, remind yourself the feeling will pass
What’s a movement-based coping skill that calms the body?
Stretching, walking, “shake it out,” yoga poses
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
If you could give “worry” a color or shape, what would it look like?
Whatever creative response you came up with! :)
Someone cuts in front of you in line. What emotions might show up?
Annoyance, anger, frustration
When you feel angry, name one unhelpful response and one healthy response.
Unhelpful: slamming doors; Healthy: walking away, deep breathing
When your brain is going too fast, what’s one skill to slow your thoughts?
Mindfulness, naming the thought, reframing
What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
What’s the difference between feeling angry and acting angry?
Feelings are okay; actions can be chosen or controlled
You’re invited to try something new, like a sport or club. What mixed emotions might you feel?
Excited + nervous (aka “butterfly feelings”)
If sadness feels heavy in your body, what is one action you can take to care for yourself?
Talk to someone, rest, cry safely, snuggle in a blanket, grounding
What coping skill helps you when your body feels like it’s in “red zone”?
Cold water on hands, wall push, deep pressure, Turtle Pose
Why did the student eat his homework?
because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!