Feelings and Strategies
taking deep breaths, talking to a friend, talking to a teacher, positive self talk.
Mrs. Brent and Mrs. Cardin come into my class to do a morning meeting.
Say hello to them and get really excited because they're awesome :)
My little brother pushed me so I pushed him back even harder.
Unexpected
My mom told me my friend can't come over today
Small problem
In the Movie Annie- this is Annie's dog's name
Who is: Sandy
After picking teams for kickball, you don't think the teams are fair. How would you feel and what would you do to stay calm?
You may feel frustrated or angry. You could take deep breaths and use positive self-talk to remember it is just a game.
My friends are making jokes while the teacher is speaking.
Ignore them and try to focus on the teacher
My parents take my electronics at night so I will get a goodnight sleep, but I know where they keep them ans sometimes I sneak and use them after bed time.
Unexpected.
I fell and broke my arm
Big Problem
What is the name of the pirate in Peter Pan?
When you were upset you said some really mean things to a classmate. How would you feel and what strategy could you use to fix it?
Sad, embarrassed.
I could apologize, which could help both of us feel better.
I am getting really confused during a Math lesson and the teacher is working with other students.
Use a calm down strategy and ask the teacher to help me when she's done working with other students.
Joking around with a friend even though they've told me to stop.
Unexpected
I got into an argument with a friend and he keeps saying mean things to me even after I've asked him to stop
Medium problem
The Capital of Massachusetts
What is: Boston
You did not get a good night sleep and you are really cranky coming into school. What could you do to get focused and ready for the day?
I am getting really frustrated with my homework and I've been working on in for over an hour.
Take a break, talk to mom or dad, write the teacher a note letting her know where I got confused.
Feeling sad that I can't see all of my friends as much as I used to due to COVID
Expected
I tried my best, but I did not do well on a test
Small or Medium Problem
In the Movie Toy Story, Woody belongs to him
Who is: Andy
Your birthday is today and you are SUPER excited because your party is right after school. How would you feel and how would you stay focused in school?
Feeling happy and excited. You could remind yourself that you will have a great time later, but now is time to focus on school.
I studied very hard for a social studies test and I still did poorly.
Ask the teacher for help and remind myself that I may not understand this YET, but I can keep trying.
My mom told me to clean up my room now, but I'm going to finish playing my video game first.
Unexpected
I broke my pencil
Little Problem
Guacamole is mostly made from this
What is: avacado