Mental health and Emotions
This classroom tool helps you check in and name how you feel.
What is a Mood Meter?
A big test or an argument can be one of these—a situation that causes stress.
What is a stressor?
This term describes how you value and feel about yourself.
What is self-esteem?
Inviting someone to join your group is an example of this.
What is inclusion?
Social media often shows only someone’s best moments. This is called their _____.
What is a highlight reel?
This model shows that mental health can move from thriving to struggling.
What is the mental health continuum?
Taking a walk, journaling, and talking to someone are examples of these healthy strategies.
What are coping skills?
Add this three-letter word to “I cannot do this” to show that you can keep learning.
What is yet?
This is an unfair judgment about someone based on assumptions about who they are.
What is bias?
Name one healthy boundary you can set with technology.
What is taking screen breaks, setting time limits, or putting the phone away at bedtime? Accept any one.
Name one daily habit that can support your mental health.
What is getting enough sleep, eating healthy meals, or connecting with supportive people?
This coping skill means paying attention to the present moment without judging yourself.
What is mindfulness?
This mindset means believing your skills can improve through practice and learning.
What is a growth mindset?
Someone who safely speaks up, supports a student being bullied, or gets adult help is called this
What is an upstander?
This health model has three sides: physical, mental/emotional, and social.
What is the health triangle?
Butterflies in your stomach or tight muscles are examples of these signs of emotions.
What are physical signs or body signals?
In the balloon activity, letting air out represented what happening to your stress?
What is reducing stress through healthy coping skills?
This means trying to understand another person’s feelings and responding with care.
What is empathy?
This safe, reliable grown-up can help you through difficult situations.
What is a trusted adult? Accept examples such as a teacher, counselor, or safe family member.
This personal plan lists habits, coping skills, and people who can support your mental health.
What is a mental wellness action plan?
“Anxious,” “disappointed,” and “ecstatic” are examples of these more specific feelings.
What are complex emotions?
You feel frustrated and your muscles tighten. Name two healthy coping skills you could try.
What are slow breathing, taking a break, walking, journaling, or talking to a trusted person? Accept any two.
A classmate looks disappointed after making a mistake. Give one kind, empathetic response
What is “That looks frustrating. Would you like help?” We can accept another caring response that recognizes the feeling and offers support.
A friend says they are thinking about suicide and asks you to keep it secret. What should you do?
What is tell a trusted adult immediately and get help? Do not promise to keep it secret.
Your wellness plan needs daily habits, coping skills, and support. Give one example of each.
What are eating regular meals; practicing slow breathing; and talking to a school counselor? Accept other appropriate examples from all three areas.