🕵️ Emotion Detectives
You didn’t get picked for a team and feel left out.
What is rejection or sadness?
Someone cuts in line. Best first step?
What is stay calm and use words to address it?
This means stopping a negative thought and changing it to something more helpful.
What is thought changing (or positive thinking)?
This body part helps you think, learn, and remember.
What is the brain?
A friend copies your work without asking.
What is set a boundary?
You feel annoyed, tense, and snap at others easily.
What is irritability?
You feel angry and want to yell. A better choice is…
What is pause and use a coping strategy first?
If you think “I can’t do this,” a better thought might be “I can try.” What is this called?
Answer:
What is changing your thought?
This part of your brain helps you stay calm and make good choices. (It’s in the front!)
What is the thinking brain (or prefrontal cortex)?
You and a friend want different things.
What is compromise?
You feel excited but also worried before a big game.
What are mixed emotions?
You see a friend being excluded.
What is include them or check in with them?
This is when you tell yourself something kind instead of something mean.
What is positive self-talk?
This part of your brain reacts fast when you feel scared or upset.
What is the feeling brain (or amygdala)?
A friend says something hurtful but didn’t mean to.
What is communicate your feelings?
You feel embarrassed after making a mistake in front of others.
What is embarrassment?
You’re overwhelmed with homework and want to quit.
What is break it into smaller steps?
True or False: Every thought you have is always true.
What is False?
True or False: Your brain can grow and get stronger when you practice new things.
What is True?
You feel pressured to do something wrong.
What is say no and stick to your values?
You’re quiet, low-energy, and not interested in things you usually enjoy.
What is possible sadness or low mood?
A friend tells you a secret that could be unsafe.
What is tell a trusted adult?
If you think “Everyone is laughing at me,” what is a better thought?
What is Maybe they are not thinking about me OR I don’t know what they’re thinking?
When you take deep breaths to calm down, which part of your brain are you helping?
What is the thinking brain?
A strong friendship includes trust, respect, and this key skill.
What is communication?