Helpful or Unhelpful Response?
Hitting someone at school because they took your toy.
Unhelpful.
What can you do instead?
I got a brand new video game! I couldn't stop smiling.
Joyful/Happy
Laughing, smiling, talking
Happy/Excited/joyful/cheerful
Angry
red face, clenched fists, heart racing
The teacher told me to sit down and listen to directions.
Respond by saying "ok" and sitting down
Running around the room and not listening to directions.
Unhelpful.
What can you do instead when you have a lot of energy?
My friend at school called me a mean name and I cried all the way home from school.
Sad
Crying and putting your head down
sad/upset/unhappy/
Sad
Crying/low energy
The teacher told me to stop talking to my friend during class.
Say "ok" and talk to my friend after class or at lunch instead.
Asking to take a break when you have big emotions
Helpful! Nice Job.
My sister broke my favorite pencil! My face got red and I clenched my fist.
Angry
Feeling hot, stomping your feet, using a loud voice, clenching your fists
angry/mad/furious
Scared
tummy ache, tense, heart racing, hard time concentrating
My friend called me an "idiot" and made me really angry. I felt like I wanted to hit him.
Take a deep breath and ask to take a break
Talking through a problem with someone, and letting them know how you feel when they have made you upset.
Helpful
My birthday was yesterday. I thought we were going to have a quiet dinner and home, but my family took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner!
Surprised
tummy aches, closing your eyes, screaming
scared/ afraid/nervous/terrified/worried
Happy
My teacher asks to me to take a break in class because I am super wiggly and can't seem to sit still.
I should take the pass to take a break. My teacher is trying to help me focus on learning.
Asking for a break or to take a walk to help pay attention in class.
Helpful!
My friend hid and jumped out from behind the wall today at lunch. I screamed so loud!
Scared/Fearful
tummy aches, thinking about it a lot, wiggly
nervous/Anxious/tense/worried
Surprised
heart beating fast/butterflies in your tummy
I got my water bottle taken away because I was playing with it while the teacher was teaching and it was distracting everybody.
Use a fidget if I feel like I need to play with something- If the teacher allows.