Fun Feelings
Draw a picture of you doing something that makes you happy.
Show picture to class.
What does it mean to be a good friend?
Be kind, listen, share, help
Finish the sentence: “I am…” with a kind word about yourself.
Brave, strong, smart, etc.
What’s one thing that makes you feel calm in the summer?
Playing outside, swimming, reading, etc.
What is one way to calm down when you feel upset?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, hug a stuffed animal, etc.
I get to go swimming today and get an ice cream cone after. How am I feeling?
Joyful, excited, happy
Draw a picture of two friends working together on something.
Share the picture
What is self-talk?
The words you say to yourself
What’s a goal you have for this summer?
Read a book, learn to swim, make a new friend, try a new summer camp.
True or False: Taking a break can help your brain feel better.
True!
Im feeling ______ to go down this waterslide.
Nervous, scared, maybe excited
A friend said something unkind. Act out what you would do or say.
Act it out!
say something you can tell yourself when you make a mistake.
“It’s okay, I can try again!”
Name a way to take care of your feelings when school is out.
Journal, talk to someone, take quiet time
Show or describe how you take a deep breath to feel calm.
Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth slowly.
What is a feeling that can make you feel hot inside?
Anger
True or false: friends never disagree with each other
False!
Give 3 examples of positive self-talk.
“I am kind.” “I can do this.” “I am enough.”
True or False: It’s okay to feel bored sometimes.
True – It gives your brain a break!
Name 3 calm-down strategies you can use anywhere.
Deep breathing, closing eyes, thinking of something happy, etc.
You see a friend who is nervous about getting into the pool. What can you say to them?
Something encouraging!
True or false: you can only have two close friends.
False!
What is something kind or encouraging someone has told you lately?
Share with the class
Draw a picture of something you're looking forward to this summer!
camping, beach, trip...
Imagine you're feeling really frustrated. What would you say to yourself to stay calm?
“I can handle this.” / “It’s okay to feel this way.” / “I just need a moment to breathe.”