Name that Feeling
You're at the playground and two kids start to tease you. How would you feel, and what do you do?
afraid, sad, mad or scared.
Walk away, go tell an adult, go play with another friend
What can you do if you are mad at your teacher?
Take a break, take deep breaths, talk to your teacher, write your teacher a note, positive self-talk, etc.
Tell me about a time that you felt very sad. What helped to make it better?
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What if you accidentally hurt someone else's feelings. What should you do next?
apologize or say you are sorry
You see someone who is crying, who looks really down, and is not smiling at all. What feeling do you think they are experiencing?
sadness
How would someone feel if you were talking over them or not giving them a turn to talk? Would that person want to be friends with you?
Angry, frustrated or upset.
No!
What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time settling down at school?
Take a break, take deep breaths, do a grounding activity, give yourself a hug, tap your legs etc.
Tell me about a time that you were very angry. How did you calm down?
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What if you see that someone is upset, is there anything that you can do to help?
be nice to them, compliment them, try and make them feel better
You see someone with a bright red face, who is yelling and waving their arms around. How do you think they are feeling?
angry/mad
Your teacher gives you a reward for all of the hard work that you have been doing in the classroom. How would you feel?
happy, proud or excited
What can you do if you have to do something at school that you don't like?
Take deep breaths, pick something fun to do once your work is done, tell yourself that the next activity may be something you like more!
Tell me about a time that you felt happy. Who was there?
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What if you see someone else being mean to a friend of yours? What can you do?
tell an adult, tell the other person to please stop
You see someone with a big smile on their face, who is laughing and appears to be having fun. How do you think they are feeling?
happy
How would someone feel if you said you didn't want to be friends with them?
Mad, disappointed, sad
What can you do if you are feeling sad at home?
Cry, talk to a friend, talk to your parents, snuggle with a blanket, etc.
Tell me about a time that you were scared. Who helped you feel better?
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What if you get a present you don't like? What should you do?
Say thank you whether you will use it or not
You see someone who is shaking and their eyes are wide and they appear to have been startled by something. What do you think they are feeling?
scared/nervous
How would someone feel if you told them you didn't like a present that they gave you?
sad, upset, hurt
What are some things you can do if you are feeling bored at home?
Play a game, ask to go outside, play with a sibling or parent, watch a movie, make something!
Tell me about a time that you were excited. Did you enjoy that feeling?
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What if you notice that someone is sad? What can you do to help?
talk to them, ask them what is bothering them or if there is anything you can do to cheer them up, tell an adult
You see someone who is falling asleep at their desk, and they have dark circles under their eyes and they continue to yawn. What feeling do you think they are experiencing?
tired