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Friendship Superpowers
Friendship Superpowers
What is one thing you can do to show someone you want to be their friend?
Smile, say hello, invite them to play, or start a conversation.
Your heart beats faster when you have to speak in front of the class. What might you be feeling?
Nervousness or anxiety.
You feel nervous about joining a new game. Name one small step you could take.
Watch for a moment, ask to join, or ask one person to play.
On Bluey, what is the name of Bluey's little sister?
Bingo!
Name one trusted adult you can talk to when you have a big worry.
parent, teacher, babysitter, etc.
Your friend is playing with someone else today. Does that automatically mean they aren't your friend anymore?
No! Friends can play with different people and still care about each other.
Name one way anxiety can show up in your body.
A racing heart, sweaty hands, stomachache, shaky legs, or tense muscles.
Your friend says, 'Nobody likes me!' What could you say to support them?
'I'm sorry you're feeling that way. I care about you. Want to talk?'
In SpongeBob SquarePants, who is SpongeBob's pink best friend?
Patrick Star!
What is one thing you can do with your body to help it slow down when you feel nervous?
Breathe slowly, relax your shoulders, stretch, or take a gentle walk.
You accidentally hurt your friend's feelings. What are two things you can do?
Apologize sincerely and listen to how they feel.
You keep thinking, 'What if everyone laughs at me?' even though nobody has laughed. What might your brain be doing?
Imagining a scary possibility or predicting something bad might happen
You have a big test tomorrow and your brain won't stop worrying. Name one helpful coping skill.
Take slow breaths, break studying into small steps, or talk to a trusted adult.
In Inside Out, which emotion is usually shown as a yellow character?
Joy!
Name three things you can see around you to help bring your attention back to the present.
Any three things in the room! This is part of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.
You notice a kid sitting alone at lunch. What could you do to help them feel included?
Invite them to sit with you or start a friendly conversation.
True or false: You can feel excited and nervous at the same time.
True! Feelings can happen together.
Two friends both want to choose the game. How could they solve the problem fairly?
Take turns choosing, compromise, or play one game now and the other next time.
In Inside Out 2, which orange emotion is especially connected to worrying about what might happen?
Anxiety!
True or false: You have to make a worried feeling disappear before you can do something brave.
False! You can feel worried and still take a small, brave step.
Your friend wants you to keep a secret that makes you feel unsafe. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult. Safety is more important than keeping an unsafe secret.
A child has a stomachache every morning before school and worries a lot about being away from their parent. Could anxiety be playing a role?
Yes, it could. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms, but a trusted adult or healthcare professional can help figure out what's happening.
You are worried about a school presentation and want to avoid it completely. What is one small step that might help you face the worry?
Practice with a trusted adult, rehearse the first sentence, or break the presentation into smaller steps
Riley is having trouble because a game isn't going the way she hoped. What could she do that would help her friendship, too?
Talk about how she feels, listen to others, compromise, and remember that playing together matters more than always winning.
Your worry feels like a giant monster. Give it a silly name and name one thing you could say back to it.
Answers can vary! For example, 'Hello, Worry Wizard. You might be trying to protect me, but I can take this one step at a time.'