Situations
Today is your birthday! You are having a birthday party later. How do you feel?
Happy/ Excited
Big smile!
Happy
I raised my hand but didn't get called on
Take a deep breath, calm my body, and say "oh well, maybe next time"
You were playing with a toy at recess and your friend came over and grabbed it away! How do you feel?
Frown and crying
Sad
Mommy took away my toys and said it's homework time. I want to play with my toys!
Take a deep breath, calm my body, use another calm down strategy. Ask Mommy when I can take a break. Tell myself "I can do this! If I finish my work, then I get my toys"
You raise your hand in class to give an answer, and the answer is not correct. How do you feel?
Squished eyebrows, pursed lips
Angry
When my class lined up for lunch, I was first but my friend cut me!
Calm my body, tell a teacher
You keep trying to solve a math problem, but you can't get it right! How do you feel?
Frustrated/ Mad/ Annoyed
Eyes wide open, mouth open
Scared/ surprised
My friend is mad at me and I don't know why!
Talk to my friend, tell them how I feel, ask "what can happen differently next time?"
You have a big test coming up. You don't feel prepared! How do you feel?
Eyes closed, relaxed face
Calm
My Grandma is sick, I feel worried
Talk about my feelings with a friend or grown up, write it down or draw pictures, take soothing breaths, call my Grandma and talk to her