Name That Emotion
Body Language
Friend Behaviors
Coping Skills
Handling Conflict
100
If your friend high-fives you when you walk into class, you might feel ___________.
happy
100
What message might you be sending if you sit up straight and look someone in the eye while they're telling you a story?
you are paying attention
100
Give an example of this friend behavior: greeting someone
hello, hi, hey, what's up, how are you
100
Act out this behavior: counting to ten before telling someone you are angry because of something they did.
100
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You bump into someone while walking in the hallway.
Good: saying "excuse me," apologizing Bad: saying "hey, watch it," "get out of my way" "move it, lady/mister"
200
If your friend invites you to their birthday party at the trampoline park, you might feel _________.
excited
200
What message might you be sending if your arms are crossed and you're tapping your foot while talking to someone?
you are irritated/defensive/annoyed/angry/impatient
200
Give an example of this friend behavior: politely asking someone to stop a behavior that is annoying you
Hey, can you please stop that? It's getting on my nerves. Thanks!
200
Act out this behavior: 3 deep breaths
200
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line.
Good: "hey, I think you just cut me in line - can I have my space back please?" - letting it go if you aren't in a hurry - asking an adult for help if you feel yourself becoming angry and out of control Bad: "hey, that's my spot" and shoving the person back - getting involved in a loud argument
300
If you can't go to your friend's birthday party because you caught the flu, you might feel _____________.
disappointed
300
What message might you be sending if you are standing close to another person, frowning, and pointing at them?
you are angry
300
Give an example of this friend behavior: helping a friend
Hey, can I help you put that together? It looks like you might be confused. Here, let me help you with that.
300
Act out this behavior: taking space
300
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You're playing with your brother and he's not doing what you want him to be doing.
Good: ask yourself, "do I need to be in charge right now, or is it okay that he is doing what he wants?" - asking him politely to do something else and explaining why you think so Bad: getting bossy, yelling at him, pushing/hitting/kicking
400
If your sister comes into your room uninvited and won't leave when you ask her to, you might feel __________.
angry
400
What message might you be sending if you are sitting against a wall with your arms crossed over your knees and your head is down?
you are sad/upset
400
Give an example of this friend behavior: asking to join in
Hey, can I play with you? That game looks fun. Thanks! Hey, what are you guys playing? Can I please join you?
400
Act out this behavior: using a stress ball to calm down
400
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your mom yells at you for something your sister did.
Good: wait for your mom to stop speaking before explaining what happened - accepting a consequence if you were also involved Bad: yelling back, throwing a tantrum
500
You walk into class and hear your teacher announce a surprise spelling test that you haven't studied for. You might feel __________.
worried/scared/anxious/disappointed
500
What message might you be sending if you are doing something else, avoiding eye contact, and not responding while someone is talking to you?
you are ignoring them
500
Give an example of this friend behavior: using an "I feel" statement
I feel _________ when you ___________. It makes me feel ___________ when you __________.
500
Act out this behavior: journaling your thoughts
500
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your friend accidentally breaks your toy.
Good: feeling disappointed but keeping emotions under control, asking an adult to help you fix it, asking your friend to please be more careful in the future Bad: yelling at your friend, throwing the broken toy, demanding that your parents buy a new one
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