Feelings and Me
When someone gives you a gift you really wanted, how might you feel?
What is happy (or surprised)?
You take deep breaths when you’re upset to help yourself calm down. What is that called?
What is a calming/coping strategy
I see a student looking upset — I ask, “Are you okay?” This shows I care about their ________.
What is feelings / emotions?
You say, “Can I share my idea?” when your group is talking. What skill are you using?
What is speaking up respectfully?
Before doing something, you stop and ask, “Is this safe?” What are you doing?
What is thinking before acting?
Your heart is beating fast and your face feels hot — what feeling might that be?
What is anger (or frustration)?
I remind myself: “I can do this” when I feel nervous before a test.
What is self-talk / positive self-talk?
Putting myself in someone else’s shoes to imagine how they feel is called this.
What is empathy / perspective taking?
You look at the speaker, nod, and listen carefully. What are you doing?
what is actively listening
You think, “If I say something mean, how will that make my friend feel?” What skill is that?
What is thinking about consequences?
Saying “I feel sad” or “I feel nervous” helps you know what to do next. What skill are you using?
What is knowing my feelings, or self-awareness?
You wait your turn to talk instead of interrupting. What skill is that?
What is self-control / impulse control?
Understanding that others might have different opinions or ideas than mine.
What is considering different perspectives?
Two friends disagree about a game and talk it out calmly. What skill are they using?
What is solving problems or resolving conflict?
You do your homework before playing games. What are you showing?
What is making a responsible choice?
When you notice what you’re good at, like being a good friend or helper, what are you showing?
What is recognizing strengths
You make a small plan like, “I’ll finish my math first, then take a break.” What are you doing?
What is goal setting / planning?
You learn that people can have different rules or traditions at home, and that’s okay. What are you showing?
What is respect for differences?
You can’t solve a problem alone, so you ask a teacher for help. What are you showing?
What is asking for help?
You make a choice that doesn’t go well and think about what to do next time. What are you doing?
What is reflecting or learning from mistakes?
You feel super excited inside but stay calm in class so you don’t interrupt. What are you doing?
What is regulating emotions/controlling my emotions.
You make a mistake and think, “Next time I’ll try again.” What skill is that?
What is reflection and adjustment / resilience
You notice someone’s body language or facial expression to understand how they feel. What skill is that?
What is reading social cues?
When someone hurts your feelings, you say, “I felt sad when that happened.” What are you using?
When someone hurts your feelings, you say, “I felt sad when that happened.” What are you using?
You have three fun options at recess and pick one that everyone can enjoy. What skill are you using?
What is making fair choices or good decisions?