Name That Feeling
Your teacher tells the class to get into groups of two for the assignment, but you are the only one without a partner. How might you feel?
Embarrassed, excluded, alone
True
You see your close friend sitting alone and crying?
Offer to listen or to keep them company
You're in class and a student begins screaming and throwing things when the teacher asks them to leave the room. How might this person feel?
Angry, upset, frustrated
In through your nose, out through your mouth
Deep breathing
You preformed your dance routine perfectly in front of the judges at competition, and they awarded you first place. How might you feel?
Excited, proud, happy
Ignoring your feelings makes them go away
False
Someone tells you they are angry and planning to do something wrong or dangerous?
Tell a trusted adult immediately
Your older sibling threw a toy at you during an argument, and you got hurt. You tell them you are going to tell your parents. How might they feel?
Anxious, nervous, guilty, scared
Walking away from the environment to calm your body and your thoughts
Taking time and space
You have spent all week talking about watching the newest episode to your favorite show, but when it comes time to watch it, your older sibling changes the channel. How might you feel?
You're are responsible for how others handle their emotions
False
You are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated?
Self care; Take some space and engage in activities that you enjoy
You notice your friend hasn't been picked in gym class for kick ball teams, so you chose them to be on your team. How might that make them feel?
Excited, happy
Using words to express thoughts and emotions to someone you trust
Talking it out, venting
Over the summer you go to Six Flags with some friends. You explain you don't like roller coasters, but your friends drag you along anyways. How might you feel?
Anxious, nervous, fear
There are healthy ways of coping with my feelings
You take some space but it doesn't seem to help?
Discuss with a trusted adult or counselor other coping strategies
Your friend calls you to tell you that she is grounded and cannot come over to hang out. How might your friend feel?
Sad, upset
Healthy eating habits, exercise, proper sleep, taking breaks
Self care, taking care of self
Its your birthday and it is spent like any other day, until you get home from school to a surprise party with all your family and friends. How might you feel?
Shocked, joyful
Your feelings are valid and real
True
You and your friend are hanging out with other friends when conflict breaks out. You begin to feel uneasy and want to leave but your friend wants to stay.
Remove yourself from the situation, go to a safe space then contact someone who can help
You notice a homeless person on the side of the road during a snowstorm and offer them a jacket. How might this make them feel?
Joyful, happy
Expressing to others what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated
Making/keeping boundaries