Coping skills
What can you do when you are feeling angry at home?
Take a Break, talk to an adult
How would you feel if someone called you a mean name?
Sad, upset, etc.
What would you think if you had a bad day at school?
That today may be bad, but tomorrow could be better, etc.
How do you behave to have a good day?
I do what is expected of me; I follow the rules; etc.
What can you do for if you are getting distracted in class?
Go for a walk, get a drink of water, etc.
How would you feel if you did not understand your classroom assignment?
Confused, frustrated, upset, etc.
What would you think if you got a bad grade?
That I should have studied more; that I can do better next time; etc.
What are your behaviors on the playground?
Playing with other kids, running around, etc.
What should you do if you're feeling angry in the classroom?
Take a break, Give yourself space, take deep breaths, etc.
How would you feel if you if you lost a game?
Angry, upset, frustrated, etc.
What would you think if someone bullied you?
That the person bullying me is mean; that I didn't do anything to deserve being bullied; etc.
What are your behaviors on the weekend?
Watching TV, hanging out with friends/family, etc.
What is more appropriate than calling someone a mean name when you're mad at them?
Deep breathing, playing with a toy, asking an adult for help, etc.
How do you feel when you have a good day?
Happy, excited, etc.
What do you think if you receive constructive criticism at home?
That I did something bad; that I can improve; etc.
How might someone behave if they were mad? (both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors)
Inappropriate: They could take out their anger on someone else--yell at someone else, call someone mean names, not listen to adults, argue, pout, etc.
Appropriate: use their coping skills
Demonstrate a coping skill!
Act one out!
Demonstrate the feeling of scared!
Act it out!
What would someone think if you lied to them?
BONUS: How might they feel?
They may think they cannot trust you anymore. BONUS: They may feel betrayed and hurt.
How are behaviors different during class time and during recess?
In class I am more controlled, I raise my hand, I sit in my seat; at recess, I play with others, run around, etc.