Feelings
You feel shaky, worried, and your heart beats fast before a test. What feeling might this be?
Anxiety / Nervous
Someone drops their books in the hallway. What is a good choice?
Help them pick them up
What are two polite words we use when asking for something?
Please and thank you
Name one way to calm your body when you're upset.
Deep breathing, counting, stretching
You feel frustrated for losing a game during recess, what coping skills would you use?
Walk away, take a deep breath, think of my happy place, positive self-talk, talk to someone about my feelings etc.
You feel upset because your friend didn’t sit with you at lunch. What feeling might this be?
Sad / Hurt
Your friend asks to copy your homework. What is the best choice?
Say no and encourage them to do their own work
Your friend is talking to you. What should you do to show you are listening?
Look at them, stay quiet, pay attention
If you're feeling frustrated with schoolwork, what is one thing you can do?
Ask for help, take a short break, try again
You are very tired in class, but you have to pay attention during SIPPS. What coping skills can you use?
Take a deep breath, ask for a quick break (drink of water or bathroom), do a stretch, positive self-talk, think of my happy place, use a fidget
If you feel really angry, what is one healthy thing you could do to calm down?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, talk to an adult, take a break
You accidentally bump into someone while running. What should you do?
Apologize / Say sorry
You and a friend both want the same swing at recess. What is a fair solution?
Take turns
Taking slow deep breaths helps your body do what?
Calm down / relax
You feel nervous about taking a test, what coping skills would you use?
Your teammate scores the winning point and you feel happy for them. What feeling is that?
Proud / Excited / Happy
You see someone sitting alone at lunch looking sad. What is a kind thing to do?
Invite them to sit with you / ask if they’re okay
Your friend feels sad because they lost a game. What is something supportive you could say?
“Good try,” “You’ll get it next time,” or comfort them
Why is it important to calm down before solving a problem?
So you can think clearly and make good choices
You are ANGRY and feel like you are losing control. What coping skill would you use?
Walk away, take a break, take a deep breath, talk to someone about my feelings, use a fidget etc.
Name two things your body might do when you feel really angry.
Heart beating fast, fists clenching, face getting hot, yelling, tight muscles
You feel very angry at a classmate. What are two better choices instead of yelling or hitting?
Walk away, talk to a teacher, take deep breaths, use words to explain feelings
What does compromise mean in a friendship?
Both people give a little so everyone is happy / meeting in the middle
Name two things you could do to calm down when you're very angry at school.
Deep breathing, talk to a teacher, take a break, go to calm corner, count to 10
YES! This is the best way to be able to master using coping skills for when you have bigger emotions that are hard to handle like anger or sadness.