Feelings
This feeling might happen when your sibling takes something without asking.
Anger/Angry
Take a slow breath in for 4 seconds and out for 4 seconds.
Deep Breathing
Your sibling calls you a name. What's a good first choice?
Answer: Walk away, ignore it, use an I-statement, tell a trusted adult if needed.
Show everyone one deep breath.
Answer: Demonstrates slow breathing.
Finish this sentence: "I feel ___ when ___."
Answer: An appropriate I-statement.
This feeling can happen when you think something isn't fair.
Frustration/Frustrated
Name one healthy coping skill.
Examples: drawing, listening to music, taking a walk, reading, stretching, talking to someone.
Your sibling or friend won't share. What can you do?
Answer: Ask calmly, take turns, find another activity.
Count backward from 10 to 1.
Answer: Successfully counts down.
True or False: Yelling usually helps solve problems.
False
Name one clue your body gives you when you're getting upset.
clenched fists, hot face, fast heartbeat, tight stomach.
If you're getting really angry, what is one thing you can do before reacting?
Answer: Take a break, count to 10, breathe, walk away, ask for space.
Ask adult for help.
Your sibling accidentally breaks your toy. What's a healthy response?
Answer: Take a breath, explain how you feel, ask for help solving the problem.
Name five things you can see.
Answer: Part of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding skill.
What are "I statements" used for?
Answer: To express feelings without blaming others.
True or False: It's okay to have big feelings.
True
Finish the sentence: "When I feel overwhelmed, I can _______."
(Any coping skill)
You feel like your sibling always gets more attention. What can you do?
Answer: Talk to a trusted adult using calm words.
Finish this thought: "I can stay calm by _______."
Answer: Any healthy strategy.
Give an example of an I-statement.
Answer: "I feel frustrated when my things are taken without asking."
Name two emotions you might feel during an argument with a sibling or anyone else.
Examples: angry, sad, frustrated, jealous, hurt, disappointed.
Name three coping skills that help calm your body.
Deep breathing, mindfulness, stretching, squeezing a stress ball, drawing, taking a break.
Before yelling or saying mean hurtful words, name two coping skills you could try first.
Answer: Examples: deep breathing, counting to 10, taking space, positive self-talk.
Teach everyone your favorite coping skill.
Answer: Any healthy coping skill explained.
Name three respectful ways to solve a disagreement.
Answer: Listening, taking turns talking, compromising, asking an adult for help, using calm words.