Emotion Thermometer
What tool can help us identify how strong our feelings are?
An emotion thermometer
When you’re open to trying something even if you don’t feel like it, are you being willing or willful?
Willing
Name one of the “Big Four” teamwork skills.
Self-awareness, empathy, communication, cooperation.
What happens to trust when someone lies a lot?
Trust gets weaker
You start to feel your heart beat fast and your stomach get tight — which topic does this relate to?
Emotional thermometer (body clues).
What is one body clue that your emotions ae getting more intense?
Tight chest, faster heartbeat, red face, belly aches, muscle tension
Being stubborn, crossing your arms, and refusing to try is called ______.
Willful
If one person takes over the whole group, what teamwork problem is that?
The bossy leader problem
What does being “accountable” mean?
Taking responsibility for your actions, even when it’s hard.
Your friend wants to play a different game than you. You agree to try it.
Willing behavior
Emotions do not appear suddenly, they ___ over time
Build
Which one is like “paddling with the river instead of yelling at it”?
Willing
What teamwork skill is being used when you listen carefully and take turns speaking?
Communication
True or False: Everyone lies sometimes.
True
You notice you’re at a “4” on your emotional thermometer AND you choose to use a coping skill. Which two skills/topics did you use?
Willingness and emotional thermometer
Why is it helpful to know if you’re at a “1,” “3,” or “5”?
So you can use coping skills before your feelings get too big. Its hard to come down from a 5.
Give one example of a willing behavior.
Helping when asked, trying a coping skill, cooperating, etc.
Why is it helpful for teams to have different kinds of people and strengths?
Different strengths make the team stronger and more balanced.
Why can’t you “take back” a lie easily (like the chocolate/peanut activity)?
Once a lie is told, it affects trust and can’t be undone completely.
Someone lies to avoid getting in trouble, but later feels guilty. Which topic is this?
Truth, lies and accountability
Name one coping skill you could use if your emotional thermometer hits a 4.
deep breaths, grounding, taking space, talking to someone, etc. - YOUR answer
Can being willful ever be the right thing to do? Give one example.
Yes — standing up for what’s right, refusing unfair rules - WITHIN reason, etc.
What’s one thing you learned about yourself during teamwork activities like the straw tower?
Your answer
How might someone feel after lying — and why?
Guilty, anxious, worried, ashamed — because lying breaks trust or hurts people.
Why are all four skills — noticing emotions, being willing, teamwork, and honesty — important for friendships?
They build trust, help solve problems, keep relationships strong, and help you handle emotions in healthy ways