Name That Emotion
I love this time of year!!
Happy
These help us feel better when we are feeling angry, sad, nervous, etc.
What are coping skills
You don't have money for a present.
Make a card or craft
I hate being stuck in traffic during the holidays!!!!!
Angry, frustrated, mad
Give some examples of unexpected behavior around the holidays
Examples may be: pushing through long lines, name calling, interrupting a conversation, not saying thank you, being disappointed in gifts, taking too much food, etc.
You opened your present, but it is the wrong size.
Exchange it at the store, tell your parents
I didn't get to see my family this year for Christmas.
Sad
What are some expected social skills at dinner time?
Use napkin, don't reach over people, don't take too much food, chew with your mouth closed, be careful of your facial expressions if you don't like the food, engage in conversation, no electronics, etc.
True or false: It is NOT okay to be angry
What is false
You dropped the whole plate of cookies on the ground.
Get the vacuum cleaner, tell an adult if there is broken glass
Name 3 holiday movies
Rudolph, Frosty, Home Alone, Elf, A Christmas Story, Miracle of 34th Street, The Santa Clause, The Nightmare before Christmas, etc.
You opened a present that you were wishing for
Excited, happy
What is a support system?
This group of people allows you to have someone to talk to when you need help
Your family is being very loud on Christmas Eve.
Go to a quiet room for a break, using a coping strategy
Who said this, "Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more."?
The Grinch
Santa only brought you coal for Christmas.
Sad, disappointed
Name 3 coping skills
What is music, walking, exercise, deep breathing, drawing, dancing, reading talking to friends, etc.
You broke an ornament by accident.
Tell an adult, clean it up, apologize
What is the name of the elf who visits NYC to find his dad?
Buddy the Elf!