Identifying/Understanding Emotions
How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?
sometimes excited, sometimes sleepy, or maybe nervous if I have a big test
What helps you calm down when you're feeling upset?
Taking deep breaths, hugging my stuffed animal, or listening to music.
How can you show kindness to someone who is feeling lonely?
Invite them to play, talk to them, or just smile and say hi.
What makes someone a good friend?
being kind, listening, and being there when someone needs help
What is something you are really good at?
Drawing, running, helping others, solving math problems
What is one emotion you felt today? And what made you feel that way?
ex: I felt happy because my friend sat with me at lunch.
What are some positive ways to express anger instead of yelling or hitting?
Using words, walking away, squeezing a stress ball, or writing in a journal.
How would you feel if someone left you out of a game?
I would feel sad and maybe a little hurt.
What should you do if you and a friend have a disagreement?
What should you do if you make a mistake?
Learn from it, try again, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
Can you name three emotions and describe what they feel like in your body?
ex: sad feels like a heavy heart, happy feels like light energy, and nervous feels like butterflies in my stomach
How can you tell when someone else is feeling sad?
They might have a frown, look down, or not want to talk.
Why is it important to be kind, even when we're having a bad day?
Because our actions affect others, and kindness makes everyone feel better.
What are some things you can say to comfort a friend who is sad?
"I'm here for you" or "Do you want to talk about it?"
Why is it important to believe in yourself?
Because it helps me try new things and not give up.
What can you do if you're feeling frustrated or angry?
Take deep breaths, count to ten, or talk to a teacher or friend.
Why is it important to talk about our feelings?
What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
tell a teacher, stand up for them, or be their friend so they don't feel alone.
What should you do if a friend is making a bad choice and wants you to join them?
Say no and tell them why it's not a good idea.
What can you do when you feel nervous about trying something new?
Take a deep breath, remind myself that I can do hard things, and ask for help if I need it.
What does it mean to have mixed feelings? Can you think of a time you had them?
It means feeling happy and sad at the same time, like when I moved to a new house and was excited but also missed my old friends.
What would you do if you saw a friend crying?
Ask if they want to talk, sit with them, or get a teacher if they need help.
How can you make a new student in your class feel welcome?
Say hello, show them around, and invite them to sit with me at lunch.
How do you feel when someone includes you in a game or activity?
What is one goal you have, and how can you work toward it?
Ex. I want to get better at reading, so I can practice a little every day.