Understanding Emotions
What is an emotion?
An emotion is a feeling like excited, sad, angry
What can you do when you feel really upset and you want to kick rocks?
take a moment to step away from the area and take some deep breaths
"Hey! my name is ______" What is your name?
What does it mean when someone doesn't look at you while you are talking?
they might not be ignoring you! they could be scared, shy, or nervous!
If you and your buddy both want the same action figure when playing Monopoly, how can you love this problem?
Take turns using the action figure!
If your friend is feeling scared, how could you tell?
They might talk very low, whisper, avoid eye contact
What are some nicer words you can use to express your frustration rather than yelling when you're upset?
"I am feeling really upset because"
"I'm frustrated, can I take a moment to myself?"
How can you demonstrate being a good friend?
-be kind and nice to them
-be a good listener when they speak with you
-invite them to hang out!
why should we listen when our buddies and adults speak to us?
What should you do if someone is being rude to you and hurt your feelings?
-tell an adult!
-try to communicate your feelings
Why is it important for us to understand our own emotions?
It's important for us to balance them and regulate them so we can react better in the moment!
What do you think happens when we respond with sad or angry emotions before calming down?
-hurt someone else's feelings
-say something we don't actually mean
if your friend is crying, what do you do?
-give them a hug
-ask them what's wrong
-listen to them when they speak
If you interrupt your friend while they talk, what should you do to fix it?
"I'm so sorry for interrupting you, what were you saying?"
What can you do if a buddy is sitting alone during recess or lunch time?
Ask them if they would like to sit with you or if they want to join your friends!
What is one way you can calm down when you're feeling stressed?
fidget toys!
explaining your feelings to someone else!
grounding yourself and taking some deep breaths!
What is a healthier way to let go of anger?
-talking to Barbara about it or another adult you trust! even a friend!
-listening to calming music
If you want to join a group of friends playing together, how should you do it?
ask, "hey guys! can I play with you too?"
How can you tell if someone is happy to tell you something?
they will smile!
maybe they'll jump up or down excitedly!
If your friend accidentally turns into a talking orange, how do you help them?
remind them that you're still friends!
help them find a doctor or nurse! ahaha
How can understanding our feelings help us get along better with our friends?
we learn to be more patient!
we are kinder and more understanding with ourselves and our life buddies
How can talking to a trustworthy adult help when you're upset?
-They give really good advice!
-They can help you understand what you feel
-respect their opinion and ask them why they feel that way
Why is it important to have boundaries when we are feeling overwhelmed?
so we feel more comfortable processing our emotions!
(I would love to see what other answers you come up with!)
What do you do if your friend tells you a secret but the secret is dangerous to them?
you should tell an adult!