About the Feeling Helper
Feelings
Anger Gets Ahold of Me
Action!
100
True or False: A feeling helper comes in my classroom when I get in trouble.
False
100
Which feeling is this:
Anxious/Worry
100
When a feeling "takes over", what is the first thing you should do?
Take deep breaths
100
Choose someone and wish them well.
Put your hands on your heart, take a breath, think loving/kind thoughts, and extend your arms to share the love you feel to the other person.
200
True or False: The feeling helper talks with kids about their feelings and problems.
True
200
True or False: When I feel mad, sad, or scared, only a feeling helper can help me.
False. Any adult you trust can help! And sometimes friends can too!
200
When a feeling takes over, where do you go to help your feeling?
Safe Place
200
show the class how to do a balloon breath
hands on top of your head, breath in, fill your balloon, then pop! and let the air out.
300
True or False: The feeling helper can help me if I am feeling sick.
False. Angela comes to help kids who are sick.
300
When your body is still and your mind is focused and learning, what are you feeling? (one of the feeling cousins)
Calm
300
True or False: if someone hurts me, it is okay to hurt them back to protect myself.
False. Teachers are available to keep you safe.
300
Demonstrate a deep belly breath using a Feeling Buddy on your belly
The Buddy should rise and fall as you breath in and out
400
True or False: A feeling helper always knows exactly what to do when you feel sad, mad, or scared?
False. Feeling Helpers know a lot, but only YOU know what helps you feel better. Everyone is different, so Feeling Helpers help you learn what helps you best.
400
What is the feeling you get when things do not go the way you expected or wanted?
Disappointment
400
True or False:
When anger takes control, our thinking brain turns on and we know exactly what to do!
False. Our thinking brain turns off and we might do something hurtful
400
Someone takes something from you. Show how you would feel with your face.
Angry/Mad, Frustrated, Sad
500
What is your Feeling Helper's favorite animal?
Sea Otters
500
Where do you feel mad in your body? What sensations do you feel?
head, hands, feet, face. hot, tight, kicking, punching
500
True or False: It is students' job/responsibility to keep the class safe.
False. It is teachers' job to keep the class safe. It is students' job to HELP keep it safe.
500
Choose someone to act out the Time Machine steps. Include what you want the person to do next time (not what you do NOT want them to do).
"I did not like when you _____. Next time please _____."