Feelings
If my face is red and I am stomping my feet, I most likely am feeling ___________________
Mad, angry
Melinda is angry because she can't have icecream for dinner. Which coping skill is the most healthy choice?
a) scream and yell
b) Tell yourself its a "small" problem, and think of something creative and healthy to eat
c) cry in your room for 2 hours
Name 2 out of the 5 senses
touch, taste , smell, see, hear
Please change the negative thought to a positive thought:
1) I will never get over a 70 on my math test
1) Math is really difficult for me, but one of my goals is to get over a 70 on my Math test. I know I can do it I just have to practice more and go to extra help
Name two people in the school that you can talk to about your feelings
Teacher, social worker, principal, assistant principal, lunch monitor, psychologists
Michael had to make a speech in front of his whole class. His hands were shaking and his heart was racing. Michael might be feeling _________________.
Nervous
Travis loves to play outside with his friends. His father had to go to the store and told Travis that he can't play outside because he has to go with him. Travis is feeling disappointed. Travis should ...
a) Argue with his dad, using a loud tone of voice
b) think of a fun game he can play with his dad on the way to the store
c) Call his mom and complain about dad
Name one thing you smelled in one of the mystery boxes during our recent activity together
Pine cones, dryer sheets
change the negative thought to a positive thought:
" My teacher never calls on me. She must not like me"
POSITIVE:
" my teacher likes me just as much as everyone else in my class. I know I have important things to say and If I keep raising my hand I know she will eventually call on me"
Name two things you can do to cope with your feelings in school.
Talk to someone, ask for a walk break or bathroom break, take sips of water, take deep breathes, talk to your friends, use positive self- talk
Embarrassed
Something that helps you relax and feel better. A coping skill is something you can do to help you manage your emotions
Name one thing you heard being shaken in the mystery box
marbles
" I will never enter my artwork into the reflections contest. I never win anything , so why even try"
Martha lost the spelling bee in school. Martha doesn't know how she is feeling or what to do about it. Choose the most healthy way for Martha to cope with her feelings.
a) Talk to her friends about how she feels
b) yell at her friends and say "get away"
c) talk to herself saying, " I am not good enough"
Timothy won the spelling bee ! everyone was cheering his name. What word describes how he is feeling, other than happy and excited?
confident, proud, relieved
Name two ways to cope with your feelings inside, and two ways you can cope with your feelings outside.
INSIDE: get a hug, watch a funny movie, read a book, organize your room, draw, paint, or build something, talk about your feelings, play a board game, etc.
OUTSIDE: go for a walk, walk your dog, ride your bike, play with chalk, play a game
Name one thing you can hear, one thing you can see, one thing you can taste, one thing you can touch and one thing you can smell at the beach
hear : waves crashing, people talking, plane flying
touch: ocean water, sand
smell : sunblock
taste : salt water, icecream, grapes, soda, sandwhich
See: ocean , people, plane, beach ball, anything
Change this POSITIVE self-talk statement to a NEGATIVE:
" I am so proud of myself for participating in the spelling bee, even though I was nervous and didn't come in first place"
" I am so mad at myself for doing the spelling bee. If I didn't do it, I wouldn't have to feel this horrible about coming in third place."
Riley is sad because her dog passed away yesterday. She is feeling so sad that she can't concentrate in school and is trying not to cry. What is the best way for Riley to cope with her feelings?
a) Ask to go to the nurse hoping they will send you home for a "stomach ache"
b) Hide in the bathroom at recess
c) Ask your teacher if you can talk to the school social worker or psychologist about your feelings
Jessica was waiting in line with her mom at the store. Jessica kept telling her mom how bored she is, and she has trouble standing still. Jessica was being/feeling ____________________.
Impatient
Name 5 things that Tanya can do at home if she is feeling sad about losing the spelling bee.
talk to an adult in her home about her feelings, write her feelings in a journal, call a friend, read a book, watch a funny movie, get a hug, play with a pet, take a nap, ride your bike, go for a walk, etc.
what does it mean to be mindful?
To be aware, to be in the present moment
Using Positive self-talk is a coping skill. What do we mean by "Positive self talk" ?
Positive self-talk is a coping skill that helps change your negative thought to a positive thought
Christopher came in from recess and didn't want to talk to anyone. His teacher asked him what was wrong and He just sat at his desk with his armed crossed, not saying a word. Christopher was having trouble coping with his emotions. What could have happened that made him feel this way?
He could have been made fun of at recess, he could have felt left-out. He could have felt like he wasn't good enough at the sport he was playing. He could have gotten in trouble from making fun of someone else