Feelings & Emotions
Name one feeling and where you might feel it in your body.
Example Answers:
Angry = tight fists
Nervous = butterflies in stomach
Excited = fast heartbeat
Sad = heavy chest
Worried = stomach ache
Name one healthy coping skill.
Example Answers:
Deep breathing
Drawing
Talking to a trusted adult
Listening to music
Taking a break
Walking away
True or False:
It is okay to feel angry.
True
Before making a choice, what should you do first?
Stop and think
What is a trusted adult?
Example Answer:
An adult you can go to for help, support, or safety.
What tool did we create to help us identify different emotions?
Emotion Wheel
What activity did we create to help us remember things that help when we feel sad?
Comfort Cloud
What activity helped us learn that other feelings can be underneath anger?
Anger Sandwiches
What activity did we use to show how choices can lead to different outcomes?
Choice Comics
What activity helped us identify trusted adults?
Trusted Adult Hand
What are the three parts of the face that help us recognize emotions?
Eyes, Eyebrows, Mouth
Finish this affirmation:
"I can do _____ things."
"I can do hard things."
Name one feeling that might be underneath anger.
Example Answers:
Hurt
Embarrassed
Worried
Frustrated
Disappointed
Sad
Left out
Why is it important to think about consequences?
Example Answers:
Choices affect ourselves and others
Actions have outcomes
It helps us make safer decisions
It helps prevent problems
What can you say if someone is making you uncomfortable?
Example Answers:
No
Stop
I don't like that
Please stop
I need help
Why is it important to identify our feelings?
Example Answers:
Helps us understand what we're feeling
Helps us communicate with others
Helps us ask for help
Helps us choose coping skills
Helps us calm down
When can you use a coping skill?
Example Answers:
When upset
When frustrated
When worried
When angry
Before a feeling gets too big
Anytime you need help calming down
What are some body clues that tell you anger is getting bigger?
Example Answers:
Tight fists
Hot face
Fast heartbeat
Clenched teeth
Tense muscles
Yelling
Feeling shaky
A friend says something mean to you. Name one safe choice you could make.
Example Answers:
Walk away
Use kind words
Tell a trusted adult
Ignore it
Ask them to stop
Take a break
What does empathy mean?
Example Answers:
Understanding how someone else feels
Trying to see things from another person's perspective
Caring about another person's feelings
Name three feelings someone might experience all in the same day.
Example Answers:
Happy, frustrated, excited
Nervous, proud, tired
Sad, hopeful, angry
Name three coping skills you could use when feeling upset.
Example Answers:
Deep breathing, drawing, talking to someone
Taking a walk, listening to music, taking a break
Reading, coloring, using positive affirmations
If you feel anger building up, what are two things you can do before reacting?
Example Answers:
Take deep breaths
Walk away
Count to 10
Talk to a trusted adult
Take a break
Use a coping skill
Ask for help
Name two questions you can ask yourself before making a difficult choice.
Example Answers:
What might happen next?
Is this a safe choice?
How will this affect others?
Will this help or hurt the situation?
Would I be proud of this choice later?
Name three trusted adults or safe people you could talk to if you needed help.
Example Answers:
Parent/caregiver
Teacher
School counselor
Coach
Relative
Program staff
Trusted family friend