Big Feelings
This word means what you feel inside, like happy, mad, or tired.
What are feelings?
Taking a slow breath in… and a slow breath out.
What is deep breathing?
A positive sentence you tell yourself, like “I can do this!”
What is positive self-talk?
Nodding, looking, or listening to someone while they talk shows this skill.
What is active listening?
This instrument has four strings and makes deep, low sounds you can feel in your chest.
What is the bass guitar?
Your heart beating fast or your hands getting sweaty can be a sign of this feeling.
What is anxiety or nervousness?
A quick movement break that helps your body calm down—like jumping jacks or stretching.
What is a body break?
Finishing a chore or school task can make you feel this way.
What is proud / accomplished?
Saying “please” and “thank you” are examples of these behaviors.
What are good manners?
In golf, this is what you yell before swinging so you don’t accidentally hit someone.
What is “Fore!”?
This feeling shows up when something seems unfair or annoying.
What is anger?
Using your senses to look, listen, or touch things around you to feel calmer.
What is grounding?
A thing you are good at—like drawing, building, or remembering facts.
What is a strength?
Trying to understand how someone else might feel.
What is empathy?
This part of a song is the super catchy section you can’t stop humming.
What is the chorus?
When you notice “My body feels tight; I’m getting upset,” you are using this skill.
What is noticing your feelings / self-awareness?
Squishing a stress ball, drawing, or building something helps you calm down in this way.
What is using your hands / sensory tools?
Trying something even if you feel worried shows this.
What is courage?
Solving a disagreement without yelling or walking away.
What is conflict resolution?
If you hit the golf ball into the hole in fewer strokes than expected, it’s called this animal.
What is a birdie?
When you feel two things at once, like excited AND scared, it’s called this.
What are mixed feelings?
Using a coping skill BEFORE the meltdown or shutdown happens.
What is thinking ahead and using a skill?
What is using a proactive strategy?
When you change a negative thought into a kinder, more helpful one.
What is reframing your thoughts?
Sharing and taking turns during a game uses this skill.
What is cooperation?
This is the person in a band who keeps the beat steady for everyone—kind of like the “boss of rhythm.”
What is the drummer?