Definitions
What are emotions?
Feelings that we have - happy, sad, excited, mad, etc
You are at school and a kid calls you a name.
What do you do? (action)
Tell the teacher, ask the kid to stop, walk away, ignore
Is it an emotion, thought, or action?
Happy
Emotion
A movie about a bunch of little yellow creatures who work for an evil scientist.
Despicable Me, Minions
How does deep breathing help your body calm down?
Deep, slow breathing sends a message to your brain to calm down, your heart rate slows, and feel relaxed.
What are behaviors or actions?
Things we do - run, swim, hug, eat, play, hit, draw, listen
You are waiting in line when a kid cuts right in front of you. How would you feel?
Angry, frustrated, hurt
Is it an emotion, thought, or action?
Baking a cake
Action
A movie about a boy who gets bit by a spider and has super powers.
Spiderman
What relaxation skill involves music?
Listening to music
What are thoughts?
Things we think - I like pizza, dogs are cool, I want to go to the zoo, etc
You get grounded for not doing your homework. How do you feel?
Sad, disappointed, mad, upset
Is it an emotion, thought, or action?
I think ice cream is good.
Thought
A movie about a green man stealing Christmas.
The Grinch
How does talking help us feel better?
Identifying our emotions helps us to understand them, and talking about emotions helps us to get it off our shoulders or problem solve.
True or false: Our thoughts can control our emotions and behaviors.
True!
You are playing basketball and you get tripped. Your friend tells you they are sorry, and that it was an accident. What do you do? (action)
Accept the apology, keep playing
Is it an emotion, thought, or action?
Angry
Emotion
A movie about toys who come to life when no one is looking.
Toy Story
What relaxation skill involves paper and markers?
Coloring
What is the 90 second rule?
The 90 second rule means that when we have a thought, our brain releases chemicals that effect our emotions for 90 seconds. If we keep thinking the thought, we stay in that feeling for 90 more seconds. If stop thinking the thought, the feeling floats away.
You find out that you have to go to a new school. How do you feel?
Sad, lonely, mad, happy, excited
Is it an emotion, thought, or action?
I think my shirt is nice.
Thought
A movie about what pets do when people leave for work or school.
Secret Life of Pets
How does exercise or sports help us relax?
When we work out, chemicals are released in our brain that make us feel good.