Scribble Detective
This scribble feels shaky and nervous about something that might happen.
Worry
This breathing technique lets you “slow your scribble.”
Deep breathing?
You dropped your pencil.
Small Scribble
When someone’s scribble looks sad, you can give them these words.
Kind words or compliments
Your Scribble Spot is getting a little tangled, so you take deep breaths.
What happens to your Scribble?
The scribble gets smaller and calmer.
This scribble is red, spiky, and wants to shout.
Anger
Drawing over your scribble slowly can help you feel calm.
Scribble breathing or Scribble tracing
Your friend says something unkind that hurts your feelings.
Medium Scribble
If a classmate looks lonely at recess, you can do this to include them.
Invite them to play
Your Scribble Spot is angry, and you shout at a friend.
What happens to your Scribble?
The scribble grows and the problem gets bigger.
This scribble feels soft, slow, and watery.
Saddness
This calming action uses your muscles—tighten, then relax.
Squeeze-and-release
You’re scared because you can’t find your grown-up in a store.
Big Scribble
When a someone looks angry, it’s kind to give them this.
Space
Your Scribble Spot feels worried. You tell a trusted adult how you feel.
What happens to your Scribble?
The worry scribble starts to untangle.
This scribble is yellow and makes you smile and want to move.
Happiness or Excitement
When your scribble is angry, taking one step away is called this
Taking a break or walking away
You accidentally knock over a classmate’s supplies.
Small Scribble (and say sorry)
You can help someone’s worry scribble shrink by doing this together
Taking deep breaths
Your Scribble Spot feels jealous that a classmate got a new toy. You keep it inside and don’t talk about it.
What happens to your Scribble?
The scribble grows and feels heavier.
This scribble feels mixed-up with more than one feeling — like happy and nervous.
Mixed Feelings
Thinking about something that makes you calm (quiet place, pet, favorite memory)
Positive Thinking
A rumor goes around that you went to the principal's office and makes you worried.
Big Scribble
This is the most important way to help anyone with a messy scribble.
Listen
Your Scribble Spot is sad. You draw a picture, take a break, and ask someone for help.
What happens to your Scribble?
The scribble softens, and you start to feel better.