Name That Feeling
Things are going well. You have a smile on your face. You are enjoying what you are doing. You feel...
Happy
What's another word for mad?
Angry, frustrated, furious, annoyed, irritated, grumpy, upset
The things that push your buttons or make you feel negative emotions
triggers
What is something you can do to help you cope with feeling mad
take deep breaths, count, talk to someone, take a break, do something you enjoy
Use an I-feel statement to communicate how you would feel if your field trip to the zoo was cancelled because of rain.
I feel disappointed because we did not get to go to the zoo.
You are feeling down. You have a frown on your face. Tears are starting to come to your eyes. You are feeling...
Sad
What's another word for happy?
Glad, content, excited, pleased, joyful
True or False: Taking deep breaths and walking away can help shrink your anger spot.
True
What is a great breathing technique to calm your body and mind
Breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, 5 finger breathing, balloon breathing, blow out the candles and breathe in the flowers
Use an I-feel statement to communicate how you would feel if a classmate pushed in front of you when you were waiting in line.
I feel frustrated because you pushed in front of me and it was my turn.
Something has upset you. Your face is turning red. Your hands are clenched in fists. You are feeling...
Mad
What's another word for sad?
Disappointed, sorrowful, unhappy, upset, depressed, blue
Appreciating the things you have is being _________ and grows your happiness spot.
thankful or grateful
What is something you do to help you cope with something that is making you feel nervous?
take deep breaths, talk to someone, ask for help, practice, face my fear
Use an I feel statement to communicate how you would feel if tomorrow was your birthday.
I feel excited because tomorrow is my birthday
There is something you are really looking forward to and it is coming up soon. Thinking about it makes you jump up and down and have a huge smile on your face. You are feeling...
Excited
What's another word for scared?
True or False: Ignoring your feelings will make the blue sadness spot go away.
False
What is the purpose of a using a coping skills?
The purpose of a coping skill is to help us calm down so we can think more clearly and make better choices.
Use an I-feel statement to communicate how you would feel if you weren't chosen to play on a team
I feel sad because I really wanted to play
Things are very funny. You are making a funny face. You are laughing and making others laugh too. You are feeling...
Silly
What is another word for peaceful?
calm, relaxed, focused
What you can say to yourself to grow your confidence spot if you are nervous that you might not know how to do something or can't do something well.
I can do this! I've got this! I can do hard things! I can try, even if I make a mistake, it's okay!
True or false: Practicing coping skills when I'm not upset will help me better be able to use them when I am upset.
True. Coping skills take practice. If you wait until you are really emotional to try and use a coping skill for the first time, it might not work! We need to practice things like relaxation strategies and using I-feel statements even when we aren't upset so they work better when we are.
Use an I-feel statement to communicate how you would feel if you got to play outside on a nice sunny day.
I feel happy because I get to enjoy this beautiful day