FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
What emotion do you feel when your heart races, your hands get sweaty, and you worry something bad might happen?
What is anxiety?
Name a coping skill you can do in under 60 seconds.
deep breaths, count to 10, grounding, positive self-talk, squeeze a stress ball.
A good friend makes you feel ________.
Safe, happy, or supported.
What part of your brain reacts fast when you feel scared or mad?
The “alarm part” (amygdala).
Your friend ignores you for a day. What’s the best first step?
Check in and ask nicely what’s going on.
This emotion often shows up when something doesn’t go your way or feels unfair.
What is frustration?
This 5-step grounding exercise uses your senses.
What is 5-4-3-2-1?
What do we call it when you tell someone how you feel in a calm, respectful way?
Using your voice / speaking up kindly.
What part of your brain helps you make good choices and think things through?
You feel overwhelmed with homework. What’s something you can do?
Do one small task or ask for help.
Name one physical sign your body gives you when you're getting angry.
What is a clenched jaw, loud voice, tight chest, fast breathing, etc.?
A coping skill you can use at school to calm down without anyone noticing.
belly breathing, tapping fingers, chair push-offs, name-it-to-tame-it.
What is a boundary?
A limit you set to feel safe or comfortable.
What do we call it when your body reacts to stress
(fight, flight, freeze)?
Someone says something that hurts your feelings. What can you say?
That didn’t feel good,” or “Please don’t say that.”
This word means having two feelings at the same time — like excited AND nervous.
What is mixed feelings?
What can you do when your thoughts feel like they’re going “too fast”?
pause and breathe, write it down, talk to someone you trust.
What do we call it when someone tries to control you or make you feel guilty?
Being unfair or trying to pressure you.
What’s it called when your brain tells you something scary or negative that might not be true?
A tricky or unhelpful thought.
You’re super mad and about to say something mean. What should you do?
Pause, breathe, or take a quick break.
This skill means noticing your emotions without judging them or trying to hide them.
What is mindfulness?
What’s something you can do that helps your body relax when you feel really upset?
take a break, stretch, walk away for a minute, drink water.
Name one “green flag” (a good sign) in a friendship.
Listens to you, says sorry, respects your space, keeps your secrets.
What do we call it when you change a negative thought into a more helpful one?
Reframing / a “thought flip.”
You have two homes and two sets of rules. What can help you cope?
Routines, talking to a trusted adult, journaling, or naming your feelings.