Feelings Detective
Someone calls you a name at school. What are 2 feelings you might have?
Hurt, angry, sad, embarrassed, frustrated, disappointed.
What makes someone a good friend?
Answer: Kindness, honesty, respect, listening, helping.
What reaction are bullies usually hoping for?
Answer: Anger, yelling, crying, fighting, big reactions.
What is one way to show respect when talking to parents?
Answer: Calm voice, listening, using words.
What strategy involves pausing before reacting?
Answer: Count to 7.
What is the difference between feeling sad and feeling depressed?
Answer: Sadness is a normal feeling that comes and goes. Depression lasts longer and affects many parts of life
If a friend is sad, what could you say?
Answer: "Are you okay?" "Do you want to talk?" "How can I help?"
What is "giving someone the opposite reaction they expect"?
Answer: Staying calm, walking away, not feeding the behavior.
Your brother is trying to annoy you. What is one choice besides hitting?
Answer: Walk away, use words, ask for help, make a joke, ignore.
What does the Yellow Light mean in your family's communication system?
Answer: Warning or stern direction.
You get home from school feeling upset. What are 3 healthy ways to show your feelings?
Answer: Talk to mom, draw feelings, dance, journal, deep breathing, ice cube technique.
Some kids only talk to you when they need something. Is that a healthy friendship?
Answer: Usually no; healthy friendships go both ways.
A student keeps bothering you during class. What are 2 things you can do before getting angry?
Answer: Ignore, move seats if possible, ask respectfully to stop, tell teacher appropriately.
Why is it important to talk TO someone instead of talking AT them?
Answer: Better communication, fewer arguments, more respect.
What does the Red Light mean?
Answer: Behavior may lead to consequences.
Your teacher says something that hurts your feelings in front of the class. What could you do instead of holding everything in?
Answer: Talk to a trusted adult, draw feelings, discuss it with parents, express emotions appropriately.
A classmate is being made fun of. What is one respectful thing you could do?
Answer: Be kind to them, include them, tell an adult if needed.
True or False:
Standing up for yourself means being mean back?
Answer: False
Your brother changes the rules during a game because he's losing. What can you do?
Answer: Stay calm, discuss rules, walk away if needed.
You are extremely angry. Name 3 calming strategies.
Answer: Ice cube reset, Freeze and Melt PMR, counting to 7, breathing, drawing.
Daily Double!
Name 5 different emotions from the Feelings Wheel.
Answer: Any 5 appropriate emotions.
You accidentally hurt a friend's feelings. What should you do?
Answer: Take responsibility, apologize, ask how to make it right.
Role Play:
A classmate says something rude. Show a respectful way to respond.
Answer: Varies
Name 3 things you appreciate about a family member.
Answer: Any genuine strengths or positive qualities.
Daily Double!
You feel like hitting someone because you're angry. Walk through all the steps you should take before reacting.
Answer: Notice feeling → pause → count to 7 → use calming strategy → use words → ask for help if needed.