Feelings and Emotions
What emotion might you feel when something really good happens?
Happy / Excited
What is self-control?
Stopping, thinking, and making a good choice even when it's difficult.
Name one healthy way to calm your body when you're upset.
Deep breathing, counting, taking a break, etc.
Name one way you can show kindness to a classmate.
help them, include them, give a compliment, share, encourage them.
What's one thing you should do before trying to solve a problem when you're angry?
Calm down first.
Your best friend is absent from school and you miss them. What emotion might you be feeling?
Sad / Lonely
You really want to shout out an answer during class. What can you do instead?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
True or False: Taking slow, deep breaths can help your body calm down.
TRUE!
You notice someone sitting alone. What could you do?
Invite them to join you or check on them.
You and another student both want the same classroom item. Name one fair solution.
Take turns, share, use a timer, etc.
Name three clues your body might give you when you're getting angry.
Examples: tight muscles, hot face, fast heartbeat, clenched fists
Someone bumps into you in line. What's the first thing you should do before reacting?
Pause, stay calm, and think before responding.
You're worried about a big test tomorrow. What are two healthy coping skills you could use?
prepare/study, deep breathing, positive self-talk, talk to an adult.
Your friend wants to do something different from you this weekend. How can you solve the problem respectfully?
Take turns, compromise, or agree on something you both enjoy.
Put these in order: Choose a solution – Identify the problem – Think of solutions – Try it.
Identify → Think → Choose → Try
Can two people experience the same situation but have different feelings about it? Explain.
Yes! People can have different feelings about the same situation.
You're extremely frustrated with a classmate. Give two choices that show self-control.
take deep breaths, walk away, use calm words, ask an adult for help.
Your favorite coping skill isn't helping you calm down. What should you do next?
Try another healthy strategy or ask a trusted adult for help.
What's the difference between being a good friend and just agreeing with everything your friend says?
Good friends can disagree respectfully and still care about each other.
You tried to solve a problem respectfully, but the other student won't cooperate. What should you do next?
Walk away or ask a trusted adult for help.
You're disappointed because you didn't get something you really wanted. What can you tell yourself to help manage that feeling?
"I'm disappointed, but I can handle it and try again."
DAILY DOUBLE: Someone says something that makes you angry. Your first thought is to say something mean back. Explain how you could use STOP → THINK → CHOOSE.
Stop before reacting → Think about consequences → Choose a respectful response.
Name three healthy coping skills you could use at school.
breathing, drawing, talking to an adult, counting, positive self-talk.
Your friend tells you to leave another student out of your friend circle. What could you say or do?
Refuse to exclude the student, include them, and encourage your friend to be respectful.
Why is thinking about consequences important before making a decision?
It helps us predict what might happen and make a safer, more responsible choice.