Managing Emotions
This feeling happens when you want something someone else has.
What is jealousy?
Empathy means understanding and sharing another person’s ______.
What are feelings?
Name one quality of a good friend.
(Kind, honest, loyal, respectful, good listener, trustworthy.)
Gossip is talking about someone when they are not ______.
What is "there"
A disagreement about what game to play at recess is usually a ______ conflict.
What is a minor conflict?
This emotion might happen when you trip in the hallway and people laugh.
What is embarrassment?
If your classmate looks upset after a test, what is one empathetic thing you could say?
(Example: “Are you okay?” or “That test was hard.”)
True or False: A good friend pressures you to break rules to stay in the group.
What is false
True or False: Gossip can hurt someone even if it’s “just a joke.”
What is True?
Fighting or threatening someone is usually a ______ conflict.
What is a major conflict?
Scenario: Your friend gets picked for the team and you don’t. You feel upset and left out. What emotion are you most likely feeling?
What is jealousy?
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
(Empathy = understanding/feeling with someone; Sympathy = feeling sorry for someone.)
If your friend shares a secret and you tell others, what friendship skill are you breaking?
What is trust?
A rumor is information that may not be ______.
What is true?
Name one way to solve a minor conflict.
(Compromise, take turns, rock-paper-scissors, calm discussion.)
Name one healthy way to cope with embarrassment.
(Examples: take a deep breath, laugh it off, talk to someone, positive self-talk, walk away.)
Scenario: A new student is sitting alone at lunch. What would empathy encourage you to do?
(Invite them to sit with you, say hello, include them.)
Scenario: Your friend wants to copy your homework. What should a good friend do?
(Say no respectfully; encourage them to do their own work.)
Someone tells you a secret about another student and says “don’t tell anyone.” What should you do?
(Don’t spread it; change the subject; tell a trusted adult if it’s serious.)
Why do social conflicts escalate?
(Yelling, name-calling, bringing others into it, not listening, assuming intent.)
Why can jealousy sometimes hurt friendships if it isn’t managed properly?
(Because it can lead to resentment, mean behavior, gossiping, or pulling away from a friend.)
Why is empathy important in friendships?
(It builds trust, understanding, reduces conflict, makes people feel valued.)
Why is communication important in friendships?
(Prevents misunderstandings, solves problems, builds trust.)
Why do people sometimes spread gossip or rumors?
(To feel included, for attention, jealousy, boredom, to feel powerful.)
Two friends argue about a joke that hurt someone’s feelings. It turns into shouting and texting others about it. Why did this escalate?
(Poor communication, gossiping, reacting emotionally, not solving the issue directly.)