Identifying Feelings
When you smile, show your teeth, and feel like jumping up and down, you are feeling this emotion.
happy
Doing this very slowly through your nose, and out through your mouth, helps calm your body down when you are upset.
What is taking deep breaths
Going to bed early every night gives your brain enough of this so you have energy the next day.
What is sleep?
When you want to ask a friend for a toy they are using, this is the polite, magic word you should say first.
What is please?
If tears come out of your eyes because your favorite toy broke, you are feeling this emotion.
Sad
When you have a really big feeling, it is a great idea to use your words to talk to a trusted adult, like a parent or this person at school.
What is a teacher?
Running, jumping, playing tag, or dancing to music are fun ways to move your body and lift your mood.
What is exercise (or playing)?
Doing this with your toys or crayons lets your friends know you want to play together.
What is sharing?
his emotion can make your face turn red, your hands squeeze into tight balls, or make you want to stomp your feet.
mad or angry
Squeezing a soft teddy bear, wrapped in a favorite blanket, or hugging a pillow are great ways to do this to yourself.
what is comforting yourself (or self-soothing)?
True or False: It is healthy and perfectly okay to feel sad or mad sometimes.
What is True? (All emotions are okay to feel!)
This is what you are doing when you look at a friend, listen to their words, and don't interrupt them while they talk.
What is listening?
You might feel this way when the lights go out or when you hear a very loud, sudden noise.
scared or afraid
When you blow on an invisible pinwheel or imagine blowing out birthday candles, you are practicing this kind of calming skill.
What is a breathing exercise
Eating fruits and vegetables, and drinking plenty of water, helps keep your mind and body feeling this way.
What is healthy?
When you notice a classmate sitting all alone on the playground, this is the kindest thing you can do.
What is invite them to play?
This is how you feel when you are waiting a long time for your turn, or when your blocks keep falling over.
frustrated
When everything feels too loud or busy, you can tell an adult you need to do this by stepping away to a quiet corner.
What is taking a break (or taking space)
Saying "I am kind," "I am a good helper," or "I can do hard things" is a great way to talk to yourself.
What is positive self-talk (or saying kind things to yourself)
When you see a friend trip and fall, and you feel sad for them and want to help them up, you are showing this.
What is empathy (or kindness)?