Feelings
What might you feel if you lost one of your animals?
Sad, Grief
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
What can you do if you are mad at staff?
Take a break, take deep breaths, positive self talk, etc
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer?
Hi my name is _____, what is your name?
Name one calming skill you can use without staff help.
Breathing, counting, grounding, mindfulness, etc
How might you feel if your best friend is talking about the new video game they got and it was the game you really wnated?
Jealous
Your friend is tattling on others a lot and others are starting to pick on her. What can you do?
Give them some advice, Stand up for the friend, explain the difference between tattling and telling (etc)
What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time sitting down in class?
Take a sensory break, run, around, take a deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, etc
What would you do if you were nervous about going to a new school?
Find out if you know anyone there, talk to an adult, brave it and remind yourself you can do it, etc.
A peer asks you to walk to a store that is far away from your home, you know your parents would be mad, what would you do?
You can say no thanks or explain that you would need your parents permission.
How might you feel if you wanted to go out with friends and your mom said you couldn't go?
Mad, angry, disappointed, sad
What can you do if two different friends ask you to play with them at the same time?
Suggest that the three of you hang out together.
What can you do if you are feeling jealous of friends?
Talk to them about it and explain how you feel, be grateful for what you have, etc
Give an example of a calm sentence you can use when upset?
"I need help." / "I feel mad."
What is a respectful response if someone doesn't want to play with you?
Say okay and move on
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilt
Why is name-calling not okay?
It hurts feelings.
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.
A peer was chatting with you and you say something mean (accidently). What can you do?
Apologize and tell them how it had made you feel.
Why is walking away sometimes a smart choice?
It keeps you out of trouble.
How might someone feel if her friend doesn't want her to join in the game?
Upset, frustrated, mad
What can you do if your friend is sad because they did bad on a test?
You can sit with them and offer to help cheer them up.
What can you do at home when your siblings are bothering you?
Take a deep breath, talk to them calmly and explain your feelings, etc.
You have a peer that keeps calling you on the phone but don't want to be friends with them. What can you do?
So you can calm down before you get in trouble?