🧠 POKÉMON FEELINGS!
This Pokémon is known for its angry, fiery nature.
Charizard
If your body feels like a super-hot Charizard, what’s that trying to tell you? (face is hot, sweaty palms)
You’re probably getting angry or upset! Time for a cool-off!
*Bonus 100 points if you can tell about a time you cooled yourself down when feeling overwhelmed or angry*
**EXTRA Bonus (100points) if you can do it in a cartoon voice**
If you and your friend are both mad about the same toy, what’s the best way to solve it?
work together like Pikachu and Ash—take turns, trade, or play together
If you were a Pokémon, what would be your best defense against feeling mad in a destructive way?
"I could use deep breathing or walk away to cool off"?)
(Answer reflection: Taking a moment to breathe helps me reset before reacting.)
**BONUS POINTS 200**- Tell about a time you took a moment before reacting with anger
Would you rather be able to fly like a superhero or turn invisible?
Any answer.
**Bonus 100points**- How would you use it to help with conflict or big emotions?
Pikachu is friendly, but what might happen if Pikachu feels misunderstood or alone?
feeling sad or mad............ and if he gets overwhelmed, then LIGHTNING BOLT! Uh-oh! He accidentally zapped Pichu!
If your hands are clenched like a Machop flexing, what might that mean?
I’m getting ready for a Pokémon battle, but maybe I should relax first!
If your friend says something that makes you mad, what’s a good first step to handle it?
use your calm voice to talk it through like Ash and Misty after a battle
"That hurt my feelings"
What’s the first thing your body feels when you start to get upset?
"I feel tight in my chest or my face gets hot"
(Answer reflection: Maybe my body is telling me it’s time to take a breath and calm down.)
If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be?
Any Answer
**BONUS POINTS 100**- How would you protect yourself without attacking?
When Bulbasaur gets stressed out, he might take a nap in his cozy leaf. What’s something you can do if you feel stressed?
take a break, imagine you’re a Pokémon resting in your leaf, or talk to someone
Negative thoughts are like Team Rocket trying to ruin your day. If you’re thinking, "I can’t do this," what’s a better thought to have?
"I can try again," or "I’m learning and getting better!"
Are the thoughts that pop into your head always true?
Nope! 80% of our thoughts are FALSE
**BONUS POINTS 100**- Name a negative thought you hear a lot in your head while tapping your head and rubbing your belly
If your anger was like a Pokéball, would it be better to open it right away or wait until you feel calm to release it?
Wait until calm.
**BONUS POINTS 100**- Why?
Would you rather have the ability to time travel or the ability to pause time whenever you need a break?
Any Answer.
If you’re feeling angry (Charmander Angry- yelling, stomping..), how can you change your mood to something more calm?
take deep breaths, talk about it, move in slow motion or count to 10
Your ice cream falls on the floor. What do you do?
"laugh it off, get another scoop, get another scoop but maybe a different flavor this time"
Does everyone have mean or unkind thoughts sometimes?
Yes, everyone does. Even the happiest person you know.
If you had a Pokémon friend who could help you calm down, would it be a Water-type or a Fire-type Pokémon?
Any Answer.
Would you rather live in a world where it’s always daytime or always nighttime?
Any Answer.
Eevee changes form based on feelings. If Eevee is super mad, which Pokémon form might he choose?
Flareon. Eevee’s fire form, ready to burn off the anger!
If you were a Pokémon, would you prefer to get angry and fight everything, or would you rather take a deep breath and figure out what to do next?
Take a deep breath- That way I can formulate the best plan!!
Is it better to be able to "power up" when you feel upset, or would you prefer to have a "calm-down shield" to stop the anger from building?
Calm-down shield
If you were a Pokémon with the ability to heal, how would you use that to help yourself feel better when you're upset?
"I would take a break to breathe, I would have a rubber shield that bounces insults off, I would have magical powers to make others say sorry, my Poke heart would only absorb kind or helpful comments"
Would you rather have a robot that can clean your room for you or a robot that can tell jokes whenever you’re sad?
Any Answer.
**BONUS POINTS 200**- Give an example of why each would be helpful