Expected or Unexpected Responses
Yelling at the teacher to leave you alone.
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 get on the correct websites.
Respond by saying "ok" and going on the correct website.
OR
Asking since you are done with your assignment if it would be ok to have free time.
Crawling on the floor
Unexpected
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
Healthy
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.
Leaving my belongings all over the floor
Unexpected
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 outside 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.
Using a fidget or small sensory tool to help pay attention in class.
Healthy
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.