Big Feelings
When Arthur finds out his grandparents' house might be taken away, he feels deep worry but channels his energy into a mission to save them. What is this skill of managing tough emotions to take positive action called?
What is emotion regulation (or coping / self-management)?
Arthur, Selenia, and Betameche must combine their unique skills—bravery, combat, and clever gadgets—to survive. What CASEL SEL core competency involves working together toward a common goal?
Answer: What are relationship skills (or teamwork/collaboration)?
Arthur decides to decipher his grandfather's secret clues rather than giving up on the house. This shows he is taking ownership of a problem, a key part of which SEL skill?
Answer: What is responsible decision-making (or personal responsibility)?
Arthur easily steps into the world of the Minimoys and learns to see the yard from their perspective. What is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person called?
Answer: What is empathy?
Arthur is much smaller than the dangers he faces, but he believes in his ability to solve the puzzles and save the day. What is this belief in one's own abilities called?
Answer: What is self-confidence (or self-efficacy)
Princess Selenia often acts angry, bossy, or defensive when she is actually feeling scared about the safety of her kingdom. This is a classic example of anger acting as a mask for what other type of emotion?
Answer: What is a secondary emotion (or hidden/vulnerable emotion)?
Early in the journey, Selenia refuses to listen to Arthur’s ideas just because he is a human. What social barrier is she demonstrating that prevents good teamwork?
Answer: What is prejudice (or bias / closed-mindedness)?
Before opening a secret passage or confronting Maltazard's henchmen, Arthur has to weigh the dangers against the rewards. What is this critical thinking step called?
Answer: What is risk assessment (or evaluating consequences)?
The Minimoys have a completely different culture, size, and lifestyle than Arthur, yet he respects their ways. What is the term for accepting and valuing differences in others?
Answer: What is appreciating diversity (or respect)?
Arthur must pull the legendary sword from the stone, a feat that requires him to discover his own inner power. What CASEL competency focuses on recognizing your own strengths, values, and mindsets?
Answer: What is self-awareness?
When Betameche gets overwhelmed by dangerous situations, he relies on his gadgets and his friends to calm down. Name one healthy strategy you can use when your "alarm system" feels triggered.
Answer: What is deep breathing (or positive self-talk, taking a break, asking for help)?
During their quest, the trio frequently argues. To move forward, they have to communicate clearly and find compromises. What is the process of resolving a disagreement peacefully called?
Answer: What is conflict resolution?
Arthur could have used the treasure just for himself, but his goal was always to save his family and help the Minimoys. What is the term for actions motivated by the desire to help others without expecting a reward?
Answer: What is altruism (or selflessness)?
By observing the tiny world in his backyard, Arthur realizes his daily human actions can impact an entire ecosystem of living things. This awareness of how we affect the broader world is called what?
Answer: What is social awareness (or environmental/global awareness)?
Throughout his trials, Arthur doesn't give up, even when the task seems impossible for a child. What trait describes the grit to keep trying despite difficulties?
Answer: What is perseverance (or resilience)?
Maltazard's entire villainous nature is driven by his inability to handle bitterness, rejection, and jealousy. What happens to a person's behavior when they let negative emotions fester without processing them?
Answer: What is lashing out (or becoming vengeful, hurting others, isolation)?
When Arthur risks his life to save Betameche, he builds deep trust with Selenia. Trust is not built instantly; it is built through consistent actions of what character trait?
Answer: What is reliability (or loyalty/dependability)?
When the characters make mistakes on their journey, they must face the results of those actions rather than blaming someone else. This is called taking what?
Answer: What is accountability?
Selenia learns that humans are not all greedy destroyers like the land developers after meeting Arthur. Her change of heart shows the importance of judging people as individuals rather than using what?
Answer: What are stereotypes?
Arthur’s grandfather left clues because he knew Arthur had a unique creative mind. Recognizing what you are uniquely good at helps build a positive what?
Answer: What is self-concept (or self-esteem)?
Arthur faces intense fear when entering the Necropolis, yet he keeps going. What is the term for acting despite feeling afraid?
Answer: What is courage (or bravery)?
Max, the owner of the watering hole, helps the group by providing shelter and information, showing that even in a harsh world, community support matters. What do we call a network of people who help each other in times of need?
Answer: What is a support system?
Arthur has to make split-second choices under extreme pressure. What is a strategy to avoid making impulsive, dangerous decisions when stressed?
Answer: What is pausing to think (or using the "Stop, Think, Act" method)?
When someone in the Seven Kingdoms is hurting or oppressed by Maltazard, Arthur feels a pull to help them. What is empathy combined with a desire to alleviate someone else's suffering?
Answer: What is compassion?
At the start of the story, Arthur feels lonely and powerless because his parents are away. By the end, he realizes his circumstances do not define his worth. What is the internal drive to grow and overcome hardships called?
Answer: What is intrinsic motivation (or resilience)?