Feelings
Name 2 feelings.
Happy, sad, mad, nervous, excited, etc.
True or false: Everyone feels worried sometimes.
True.
Sally is starting to feel nervous. Name one thing she could do to calm down.
Deep breaths, talk to someone, use a fidget, etc.
What has four legs but can't walk?
A Table.
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Raincoat.
What feeling might you have right before trying something new?
Nervous, excited, worried, etc.
Which thought is more helpful before trying something new: “I can't do this!” or “I can give it a try!”
“I can give it a try!”
Abby is leaving the house and suddenly doesn't want to go. What's one thing that could help her get through the transition?
Take a breath, use a coping skill, bring a comfort item, talk to parent, etc.
What has hands but can't clap?
A clock.
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Starfish.
Name 2 things your body might do when you feel worried.
Butterflies, stomachache, fast heartbeat, shaky, crying, etc.
Change this worry thought into a brave thought:
“What if I make a mistake?”
“It's okay to make mistakes,” “I can try again,” etc.
Fiona is doing math and doesn't know the answer right away. What could she do instead of giving up?
Try, ask for help, take it one step at a time, etc.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A Towel.
📚 🪱
Bookworm.
Can you feel excited AND nervous about something at the same time? Give an example.
Yes — first day of school, dance performance, going somewhere new, etc.
You're learning something new and don't get it right the first time. What could you tell yourself?
“I'm still learning,” “I can practice,” “I don't have to be perfect,” etc.
Lauren is at dance and learning a new routine. She makes a mistake in front of everyone and feel embarrassed. What could she do next?
Take a breath, keep going, remind herself she's learning, try again, etc.
What has a head and a tail but no body?
A coin.
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Butterfly.
Someone keeps saying they're “fine,” but they're crying and don't want to join the activity. What are 2 feelings they might actually be having?
Nervous, sad, scared, overwhelmed, embarrassed, etc.
Your worry says, “Don't try it because you might mess up!” Give your worry a brave answer
“I might make a mistake, but I can still try,” “Mistakes help me learn,” etc.
Emma worked really hard on a drawing, but it doesn't look how she wanted. She's getting REALLY frustrated. Name 3 things she could do before starting over or giving up.
Take a break, breathe, ask for help, remind herself it doesn't have to be perfect, fix one part at a time, etc.
What ends the moment you say something.
Silence.
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Haunted house.