What Would You Do?
Someone accidentally bumps into you. What could you do instead of getting angry?
Take a breath and recognize it was an accident.
How might you feel if someone tells you they don't want to be your friend anymore?
Sad, hurt, confused, frustrated, upset
Name ONE thing you can do when you need to calm down.
Take deep breaths, count, take a break, etc.
What has hands but cannot clap?
A Clock
You might feel THIS way if...
The person next to you won't stop tapping their desk.
Annoyed, angry, irritated
You lose a game you really wanted to win. What could you tell yourself?
“It's okay to lose. I can try again.”
Describe what the feeling "calm" means to you
Peaceful, relaxed, breathing normally, chilled, focused, calm body and mind
True or False: Taking slow breaths can help your body calm down.
True
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An Egg
You might feel THIS way if...
You're sick with the flu and can't do anything.
Sad, sick, miserable, terrible
A classmate says something that hurts your feelings. What is a respectful way to respond?
Tell them calmly that their words hurt your feelings.
True or False: We all express emotions in the same way
False! The way we express emotions are unique to each person.
Your heart is beating fast because you're nervous. What is one calming strategy you could try?
Deep breathing, positive self-talk, grounding, etc.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A Towel
You might feel THIS way if...
A friend moved away.
sad
You are working with a group, but nobody listens to your ideas. What could you do?
Calmly speak up, listen to others, or ask the group to take turns.
True or False: You can feel two or more emotions as once
True! You can feel scared and excited about going on a rollercoaster.
You are getting really frustrated with a difficult assignment. What should your next steps be?
Stop, Think, Feel, Act.
Ask a teacher for help
What has ears but cannot hear?
A Cornfield
You might feel THIS way if...
Someone close gives you a hug after a really hard day.
Loved, happy
You are extremely frustrated during a game. You feel like yelling at another player. What should you do
Pause, take a breath, calm your body, and think about your response.
How can you tell how someone is feeling?
Through facial expressions, body language, or by them telling you
You are so angry that you want to yell. Name two things you could do before responding.
Take breaths, pause, count, walk away, use positive self-talk, etc.
I’m full of keys, but I can’t open a single door. What am I?
A Piano
You can't have your favorite dessert.
sad, disappointed