Cping Skills
Name one thing you can do to calm down.
Name 4 coping skills
Take slow breaths, count, draw, or take a break
Name an adult you can ask for help at school.
A teacher, counselor, principal, or another trusted adult.
Is feeling angry a bad choice?
No. Feelings are ok. What you do with them matters.
What does taking turns look like?
Letting someone else take a turn while you wait your turn.
You spill a drink. What is a reasonable next step?.
Clean it up.
Show how to take three slow breaths
Breathe in gently, then breathe out slowly three times.
Why do schools have rules
To help everyone stay safe and learn.
What could happen if you interrupt someone repeatedly
They may feel unheard, and you may miss what they are saying.
Name one way to show someone you are listening.
Pause what you are doing, let them finish, or repeat what you heard.
You leave game pieces on the floor. What should happen next?
Put them away before starting another activity.
Your classwork feels too hard. What can you do instead of giving up.
Ask for help, take a short break, or do one step at a time
You disagree with a teacher. How can you explain your opinion respectfully?
You lose a game and throw the pieces. What could you do instead?
Take a break, ask for a break, and congratulate the winner.
A classmate is sitting alone. What could you do?
Ask whether they would like cmpany ot invite them to join.
You damage someone's belongings. How can you make things right.
Tell the truth, apologize, and help repair or replace them with adult support.
Someone calls you a name. What are two safe ways to respond?
Calmly ask them to stop, walk away, or tell a trusted adult.
An adult tells you to do something that feels unsafe?
Ask why the rule exists and calmly suggest a fair alternative.
A friend dares you to make fun of another student. What can you say?
No, I'm not doing that, or let's do something else.
Your sibling takes something without asking? What can you say calmly.
Please give it back and ask me before using it.
You use a device to send a hurtful message. What are the related consequences?
Pause device use, repair the harm, and practice safe messaging with an adult.
You feel so angry that you want to hit someone. Give a one-step plan.
Move to a safe space, calm your body, and get help from an adult.
Is feeling angry a bad choice?
No, all feelings are okay. What we do with them matters.
You shouted at someone and hurt their feelings. How can you repair the situation?
Calm down, take responsibility, apologize, and make a different choice next time.
Two friends want different activities. How can they solve the problem fairly?
Take turns choosing, find a compromise, or choose something both enjoy.
What makes a consequence fair?
It is safe, respectful, and related to the choice, and helps you learn or repair harm.