Feelings & Emotions
This feeling might make your face turn red, make you clench your fists, and make you want to yell.
What is Angry / Mad?
The first step of the Turtle Technique is to tell your body and brain to do this,
What is STOP?
These parts of our body are usually covered by a bathing suit.
What are private parts?
This is the invisible bubble around your body that belongs only to you.
What is personal space?
Parents set rules at home and in public to make sure kids stay ______.
What is safe?
It's important to do this with our feelings so our parents and counselors know how we are doing inside.
What is talk about them / share them?
After you stop, the next step is to tuck inside your shell and take three of these.
What are deep breaths?
This is the rule about who is allowed to touch your private parts.
What is no one? (Except a doctor or parent to keep you healthy/clean).
Before giving someone a hug or a high-five, you should always do this first.
What is ask for permission / ask first?
When a child tells the truth about making a mistake, parents should say this first.
What is "Thank you for telling the truth"?
ou might feel this emotion when you are trying something new, like starting a new school or going to the doctor.
What is nervous / anxious / worried?
Taking a break to draw, listen to music, or squeeze a stress ball are all examples of these skills.
What are coping skills / calming strategies?
If someone breaks a body safety rule, you should tell this kind of person right away.
What is a trusted adult?
If someone tells you "No" when you ask to play or touch them, you should do this.
What is respect their "No" and stop right away?
This is a good time of day for families to check in about feelings and talk about how the day went.
What is dinner time / bedtime / a family meeting?
Name two "body clues" that tell you your body is getting frustrated or angry.
What are a fast heartbeat, tight muscles, hot face, breathing fast, etc.?
This is what the "P" in the STOP method stands for, which means figuring out a safe choice to make next.
What is Proceed / Plan? (Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed)
True or False: It is never your fault if someone else breaks a body safety rule.
What is True?
This word means saying "Yes" or agreeing to let someone into your personal space.
What is consent?
Name one way parents can help kids practice their Turtle Steps or coping skills at home.
What is practicing when calm, praising them for using it, or taking deep breaths together?
This is a safe and healthy way to show you are angry without hurting anyone or breaking anything.
What is using your words, hitting a pillow, walking away, or taking deep breaths?
Give an example of a "thinking thought" (positive self-talk) you can use when you are stuck on a hard problem.
What is "I can handle this," "I just need to try again," or "I am safe"?
Name three trusted adults you could talk to if you ever feel unsafe or confused.
Who are parents, counselors, teachers, police officers, grandparents, etc.?
Explain what it means to have "safe hands and feet" when playing with others.
What is keeping your body to yourself, not hitting/kicking, and respecting personal space?
This is a step-by-step plan a family creates together to make sure everyone knows what to do if a rule gets broken.
What is a Safety Plan?