Food Feelings
What is a feeling you might have when you see a food you have never tried before?
Nervous, scared, or excited
What is one small step you can take with a food without having to eat it right away?
Exposure
This is something many kids may feel before a big test or presentation
Anxiety or nerves
You are playing with your favorite NeeDoh, and a friend asks, "Can I have it?" What can you say back?
I am currently playing with it right now but I can let you have a turn later
Your heart is beating fast, your palms are sweaty, and your stomach feels funny. What is going on?
Nerves or anxiety
This feeling might happen when a food smells very strong or has a texture you don't like
Disgust
If food is making you nervous, what is a coping strategy you can use?
Any coping skill
If you are worried that everyone will laugh at you when making a mistake, how can you change that thought?
Posititve self-talk
You see a group of kids talking at recess. You want to join in the conversation but don't know how. What can you do?
Ask what they are talking about and if you can join the conversation
Your body feels tight, your fists are clenched, and your face is hot. What is your body telling you?
Anger or frustration
This is an emotion when your brain is worried you may get sick from eating a certain food
Worried or anxious
This means practice being around, smelling, and tasting food
Food exposure
If a teacher asks you a question you don't know the answer to, how can you respond?
"I am not sure." or "I don't know."
Your friends have left you out of a hang out, what can you do to not spiral?
Remind yourself that they are still your friends, and just because they are hanging out alone does not mean that they don't like you
You start yawning, and your body feels heavy. What if your body telling you?
Sleepy, or tired
What are some reasons one might be scared to try a new food?
Fear, texture, taste, smell, lack of interest in eating
If eating a lot feels scary, what can you do?
Take small bites
If your brain is thinking everyone will think i'm stupid if I get this answer wrong, what can you replace that thought with?
No one will think i'm stupid, and we are all learning
Your friend wants to tell you a story, but they interrupted you. What can you say to them?
I was talking. Do you mind if I can hear your story after I finish my sentence?
What can you do when you feel anxious?
Coping skills
If your brain says "I can't eat this because it looks weird." What is one way you can remind yourself to get rid of your nerves?
Posititve self-talk
Instead of thinking "I can't do this." What can you say?
Positive self-talk
Your stomach hurts before school because you are worried something bad might happen, what can you do to calm down?
Coping skills, positive self-talk
Someone in school said something mean to you, what do you do?
Give kindness back, express how you don't like what they are saying, or tell a teacher or adult in school
What can you do when you feel anger or frustration?
Coping skills