Feelings Zone
This feeling makes your heart feel warm and cozy — like when you hug someone you love.
happy / loved?
Breathe in slowly through your nose, then blow out like you're blowing out birthday candles. This is called…
deep breathing
Anger is a _______ emotion — every single person on Earth feels it sometimes.
normal?
When you're scared, these tiny bumps show up on your arms and skin.
What are goosebumps
A friend takes your toy without asking. Instead of grabbing it back, you could…
What is use your words and ask for it back nicely?
This feeling gives you butterflies in your tummy before something new or scary.
What is nervous or worried
When you're upset, squeezing this soft, squishy object in your hands can help calm your body.
What is a stress ball
It's okay to feel angry. What is NOT okay is doing THIS to other people.
What is hitting, hurting, or being mean
When you're embarrassed, blood rushes here and it turns red.
face or cheeks
You feel really angry during recess. A smart move would be to go to this kind of spot.
What is a calm-down area or quiet corner
This feeling is heavy in your chest and might make you want to cry.
sad
Counting slowly from 1 to 10 before you react gives your brain time to do this.
What is calm down or think
The feeling that usually comes right BEFORE anger is called this.
frustration
When you're nervous or anxious, your tummy might feel this way — like something is fluttering inside
butterflies in your stomach
You want to scream because you lost a game. A healthy choice instead is…
taking deep breaths or walking away
This feeling makes your face get hot and your hands want to squeeze tight.
angry
Drawing, coloring, or painting how you feel is this type of healthy coping.
art or creative expression
When you're very angry, your heart beats _______ than usual.
faster
When anger builds up, your hands might curl into these.
fists or tight hands
Before reacting to something upsetting, you should do THIS first.
pause, breathe, or count to 10
This feeling happens when two feelings mix and you're not sure how you feel.
confused or mixed up
Going to a quiet, safe spot until you feel calmer is called using a…
calm-down corner or safe space
Learning to manage how you show your feelings is called emotional ________
regulation
Noticing what your body feels like when big emotions arrive is called body ________.
body awareness
You notice your fists are tight, your face is hot, and you feel like exploding. What does this tell you?
my anger is growing and it's time to use a coping strategy