Toolbox Tools
The symbol for this Toolbox Tool is a tape measure.
Breathing Tool
I woke up late and missed the bus. What could I do tomorrow instead?
Make sure I set my alarm, set my alarm for an earlier time.
I am smiling and having a great day. What emotion am I feeling?
Happy
Name 1 CREATIVE coping skill.
Instead of worrying about everyone else, worry about ____.
yourself
Garbage Can Tool
I don't understand my math homework. What should I do?
Ask someone for help.
Oh no! I can't find my favorite shirt and I've looked everywhere for it. What emotion am I feeling?
Worried
Name 1 coping skill that can be done outdoors.
Go for a walk/hike, play a favorite sport, pick a bouquet of flowers, relax in a hammock, draw a picture of something you see outside, make a nature collage, etc.
The Cougar Code of Conduct:
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
During SEL, we used a long piece of yarn to practice which Toolbox Tool?
Personal Space Tool
I am feeling frustrated in class and I want to leave the room. What should I do?
Ask the teacher for a break/go to a calming corner/use my Toolbox Tools
**Remember, do not leave the classroom without permission. Always ask first.**
I tripped and fell while I was walking to class and a bunch of people saw it. I didn't get hurt, but I am definitely feeling ____
Embarrassed
True or False: When trying to calm down, it is better to breathe quickly.
False! Slow, deep breaths can help us feel more relaxed.
Integrity means doing _____
the right thing, even when no one is watching.
There are ___ Toolbox Tools.
12
My friend said she didn't want to play with me today and I'm really sad and confused. What should I do?
Tell my friend how I'm feeling ("I-Statements")/play with someone else/Use some Toolbox Tools
My sibling slammed the door and stomped to their room when they got home from school because they didn't make the baseball team this year. What emotion is my sibling feeling?
Mad/Upset/Angry/Frustrated
True or False: We can only use 1 coping skill to calm down.
False! If one coping skill doesn't seem to do the trick, we can always try something else.
The Golden Rule:
Treat others as you would like to be treated
This Toolbox Tool says "I am strong enough to wait".
Patience Tool
I see a 6th grader drawing on the wall at school. I'm nervous to tell them to stop because they are much bigger than I am. What should I do?
Tell an adult
My friend has been quiet today and I saw him crying during class. He didn't even want to play kickball with me during recess. What emotion is my friend feeling?
Sad or Depressed
Deep breaths/take a break/fresh air/quiet time/talking to someone you trust.
If you don't have anything nice to say, _____
don't say it at all