Name that feeling
Somebody cut in front of you in line when you had been waiting a long time.
Anger
Eyes wide open. Corners of lips pulled back.
Fear
You can only feel one emotion at a time
False. We can feel many emotions at once.
Instead of screaming and yelling when I'm angry, I could...
Exercise, squeeze a stress ball, breathing exercise. What other things could you do?
Which emotions would you feel on a day when you found your favorite toy that your brother or sister had lost that morning?
Possible answers:
sad (lost toy)
anger (at sister)
happiness (found toy)
You saw your brother pick his nose.
Disgust
Droopy eyes, corners of mouth frowning
Sadness
I should always hold in my tears and be brave.
False. You have to let yourself feel the sadness or any emotions so that your body can let go of it and make room for more positive emotions like joy.
Instead of crying for hours when I'm sad, I could...
Cry a little, then move on to find things that make me happy. Look for joy even when you don't feel like it!
Have you ever felt one way inside, but you showed a different emotion on the outside? Name an example.
Example: Smiling when you are scared so that others think you are brave.
Example: Smiling when you want to cry because you are embarrassed.
Your pet is lost.
Sadness
Eyebrows squished down, hands on hips; hands clenched.
Anger
I should never be angry!
False. A little anger can be good for you. Try to find healthy ways to release anger instead of hitting or yelling.
Instead of being afraid to try new things, I should...
Get in the habit of trying things that make me uncomfortable. It gets easier with time to conquer your fear.
Think about a time when you were jealous. Did you feel sad, happy, fear, anger, or disgust?
Answers may vary.
You found money in your backpack
Joy
Wrinkled nose, curled upper lip, eyebrows lowered forming a 'V'
Disgust
The key to health and happiness is balancing your emotions. (Not having too much or too little of any one emotion.)
True. We would all rather feel joy most of the time, but it is important to stay in touch with all of your emotions.
Instead of pretending that things are okay when they are not, I could...
Write down my feelings in a journal. Talk about my feelings with a friend or family member. Talk to a trusted adult.
Which emotions would you feel if you slipped on a moldy banana peel and landed on a $20 bill?
Possible answers:
Fear (falling)
Anger (somebody littered)
Sad (pain)
Disgust (gross/moldy food)
Joy (found money)