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Scenarios
Identifying Feelings
Medium/Big Scenarios
Types of Coping Skills
100
Another student has a crayon that you want to use. What can you do?
Ask to borrow it, wait for someone else to finish using it
100
James starts crying because he lost his teddy bear. How does he feel?
Sad, disappointed, upset
100
Your birthday party is going to be outside, however the weather states it's going to rain all day. All of the activities you chose can't be done. What can you do?
Move the party inside, change to indoor activities
100
What type of coping skills help "distract" our brain?
TV, games, cleaning, playing outside, and reading
200
You need to use the bathroom while your teacher is teaching the class. What can you do/
Raise your hand and ask to use the bathroom, wait until class is over
200
Kara jumps up and down and smiles when her parents give her a gift on her birthday. How is she feeling?
Excited, happy, grateful
200
You ask your teacher for something, but they say 'no'. What can you do?
Ask what led to them saying no, ask again another day/time
200
What is one way we can use our senses to feel calm?
300
Recess ends in 5 minutes, but you don't want it to end. What can you do?
Finish up the game/conversation you're having, ask for additional time, or clean up
300
Peter pouts when his mom tells him he can't have a video game at the store. He crosses his arms and doesn't want to talk to anyone
Angry, upset, furious
300
Your friend is saying mean things about someone else. What can you do?
Ask them to be nicer or how they would feel if someone was saying those things about them. Walk away.
300
What movements can we do to release energy and emotions from our body?
Watch something really funny, squeeze a pillow, turn on music and dance, squeeze stress ball, wall pushes.
400
Someone you're telling a story too is not listening. What can you do?
Ask the person if they heard what you last said, say 'excuse me', start talking about something else
400
Thomas hides under his bed when it is time to go to sleep and whines about there being monsters in his room. What is he feeling?
Scared, frightened
400
The school assembly is too loud for you. What can you do?
Ask to leave/take a break outside, put headphones in
400
What are some coping strategies that help you be kind to yourself?
Eating favorite foods, taking bubble baths or long shower, hugging someone you love
500
You don't get picked to be the line leader. What can you do?
Ask the teacher to be the line leader next time
500
Samantha blushes and doesn't talk to anyone at her new school after tripping in the hallway. How is she feeling?
Embarrassed, afraid
500
You are playing uno with your mom and she cheats during the game. What should you do?
Take a deep breath, ask her not to cheat, and stop playing with her if she continues to not follow the rules.
500
What is an example of an unsafe/negative coping skill?
Avoidance, hitting, kicking, yelling, negative self-talk, excessive screen time.