Name That Feeling
You feel this when someone gives you a hug or a kind word.
Happy or loved
This part of your body helps you think and feel.
Brain
You do this slowly with your breath to feel calm.
Deep breathing, belly breathing, blowing out the candle
You use this word when someone is doing something you don’t like.
You do this when you tell someone how you feel.
Talk or share
This feeling happens when you don’t get your way.
mad or frustrated
This part of your brain keeps you safe and reacts fast when you're scared.
Amygdala
You can draw, color, or write to do this with your feelings.
express them
This invisible thing helps keep your body and feelings safe.
Boundaries
Saying "I feel ___" is called using your...
Feeling words or I-statements
You feel this way when something scary happens.
Afraid, nervous, frightened
When you're calm, this part of your brain helps you make good choices.
The thinking brain or prefrontal cortex
This toy can help your hands when you're feeling fidgety or upset.
stress ball or fidget toy
If someone is too close and it makes you uncomfortable, you can say this.
“Please give me space”?
A person you can tell your feelings to is a...
trusted adult or friend
This feeling is like a storm in your tummy when you're nervous.
Worried, anxious, frightened
When you're angry, scared, your body might do this.
Flight, Fight, or Freeze
Moving your body in fun ways, like dancing or jumping, helps with this.
letting out energy/calming down
When someone says "no," a respectful choice is to...
listen (or stop)
It’s okay to feel mad, but it’s not okay to do this.
hurt someone or break things
This feeling happens when someone hurts your feelings.
Sad, hurt, upset
Taking deep breaths helps this part of your body slow down.
Heart and nervous system
This is a quiet place you go when you need to feel safe and calm.
calm corner (or safe space)
This grown-up can help you when someone isn’t respecting your boundaries.
Talking about your feelings can help you feel more...
calm, safe, or better