Name That Feeling
What feeling might you have if someone blames you for something you didn’t do?
Angry or frustrated
What can you say if someone takes your spot in line?
“Excuse me, I was here first.”
What does “pause and think” mean?
Take a moment to calm down and make a good choice
How do you know if a solution is fair?
No one is left out or hurt, and both sides agree
A classmate is teasing someone else. What would you do?
Speak up, tell an adult, or support the person being teased
How can you tell if someone else is upset?
Look at their face, body language, or how they’re talking
What’s one way to stop a small problem from becoming a big one?
Stay calm, speak respectfully, or walk away
What’s one thing you can do instead of yelling when you’re upset?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, or walk away
Your team won the game, but another group says you cheated. What’s a fair response?
Talk calmly, review the rules together, and offer to replay if needed
You’re feeling upset but don’t want to tell anyone. What would you do?
Find a trusted adult or friend to talk to or take quiet time to calm down
Why is it helpful to name your emotions?
It helps you understand what’s going on and choose how to respond
Someone keeps teasing you about your clothes or lunch. What’s a respectful way to respond?
“Please stop. That’s not kind.” (or “That hurts my feelings. I’d like you to stop.”)
How does staying calm help you solve a problem better?
You can think clearly and choose respectful words and actions
A friend always wants to be the “leader” during group games. What’s a fair way to make it work for everyone?
Take turns being the leader or vote on who leads each time
You accidentally bump into someone and they get upset. What would you do?
Apologize and check if they’re okay.
What might someone feel if they are left out on purpose?
Sad, hurt or lonely
Someone calls you a mean name. What can you do?
Stay calm, tell them to stop, and walk away or tell an adult if it keeps happening
Someone bumps into you in line and doesn’t say sorry. What’s a smart thing to do before reacting?
Ask yourself if it was on purpose and stay calm before saying something
You’ve had the colored pencils for a while, and someone else asks to use them. What’s fair?
Offer to share the set or hand them over after finishing your current piece
You and your friends want to play different games during recess. What would you do?
Suggest taking turns playing each game or find a new game everyone agrees on
How might your body feel when you’re really embarrassed?
Red face, hot, fidgety, wanting to hide
A group won’t let someone join in a game because “they're too slow.” What should you do?
Speak up: “That’s not fair—everyone should get to play. Let’s find a way to include them.”
You’re tempted to say something mean back after being insulted. What should you ask yourself first?
“Will this solve the problem or make it worse?”
Why is playing fair important? How would cheating affect the game and players?
Playing fair makes games fun and fair for everyone. Cheating can ruin the fun and cause people to feel bad.
Your friend is angry with you but won’t talk about why. What would you do?
Give them space and let them know you’re ready to talk when they are.