Story Time
Tell me about a time when you were happy.
True or False: Our feelings affect our behaviors
TRUE!
A classmate gives the wrong answer and other kids laugh. The classmate laughs too, but their face turns red and they stop raising their hand. How might they really be feeling?
Embarrassed, hurt, nervous
Name one thing you can do to calm your body when you're upset.
Deep breathes, grounding techniques, take a break, ect.
Your face feels hot and your fists are tight. What emotion might you be feeling?
Angry or upset
Tell me about a time when you were angry.
Examples: Getting a bad grade, arguing with a parent/guardian, being told 'no'.
True or False: There is a right way to feel in every situation.
FALSE! Everyone is different!
A student is waiting for the teacher to pass out their graded tests. Their stomach starts to hurt and their hands get sweaty.
Nervous or anxious
Name one coping skill you can use without leaving the classroom.
Deep breathing, counting, positive self-talk, etc.
Your stomach feels funny and your heart is beating fast before a test. What might you be feeling?
Nervous or anxious
Tell me about a time when you didn't handle a big feeling well but wished you handled it differently. What would you have done differently?
True or false: Everyone experiences Anger.
True. Anger is a normal emotion. It's just important how that anger is handled.
Someone is smiling, jumping up and down, and talking quickly. What might they be feeling?
Excited
Name a coping skill you can use when you are feeling impatient, nervous, or anxious.
Count, deep breathing, movement (if allowed)
Your body feels relaxed, your breathing is slow, and your muscles aren't tight. What might you be feeling?
Calm or relaxed
Tell me about a time when you had a really big feeling and handled it well. What did you do that worked?
Ex: One time I got a bad grade on a test which made me upset. Instead of letting it bother me, I studied harder for the next test instead and passed.
True or False: If you're angry, it's okay to hit, kick, or break things.
False. It's okay to feel angry, but we still have to make safe choices.
A friend says “I'm fine,” but they're looking down, talking quietly, and have tears in their eyes. What might they actually be feeling?
Sad or Upset
You're at an 8/10 anger level. What could you do to get yourself closer to a 4 or 5?
How can noticing body clues help you control your emotions?
They warn you that the feeling is getting bigger.
Tell me about a time when you felt two emotions at the same time.
Example: Entering a new grade (excited/nervous), losing a toy (angry/confused), moving to a new home (sad/excited).
True or False: We can't always control what feelings show up, but we can work on controlling what we do with those feelings.
True. We can choose healthy ways to respond to our emotions.
A student worked really hard on a project but didn't get the grade they wanted. Name three emotions they might feel and explain why.
Sad, disappointed, angry, embarrassed, jealous, etc.
You're really angry and deep breathing isn't working. Name another strategy you could try.
Movement, break, grounding, talking to someone, etc.
Your heart starts beating fast, your eyes get wide, and you want to move away from something. What might you be feeling?
Scared or afraid