We can't control how we feel
Sara's mom just had a baby, so now Sarah is a big sister! She loves being an older sister, but her little sister keeps annoying her now! What can Sarah do when she is feeling annoyed or angry?
Talk to an adult about it, take deep breaths, listen to music, etc.
How many days are there in a year
365
What are some unhealthy coping skills?
hitting someone or something, yelling, throwing things, etc.
What emotions are these photos showing?
frustrated, mad, angry
All divorced families look the same
False
Isaac does not get along with his stepbrother. When they argue, they always scream and throw things. Isaac feels weird having a new family member, especially because they don't know eachother that well and he just feels weird. What is something you can tell Issac to help his situation?
Talk to a parent about it, play games with his step brother and ask questions to see what they have in common, talk to an adult at school about it, tell you friend that things will be okay, etc.
What are Fairfield's colors?
Red and white
what are some healthy coping skills?
breathing excersises, listening to music, taking a walk outside, etc.
What might happen to our bodies when we feel nervous?
Hands get clammy, butterflies in our stomach, breathing really fast
After we discuss our feelings in the group, it is okay to go and tell thre class what was said
false
Your friend Sara has not been hanging out with you on the playground lately. She looks very sad, alone, and quiet. She ends up sharing with you that her parents are getting a divorce and she feels like she is the reason this is happening. What is something you can tell your friend to make her feel better?
No matter what your parents love you, they have an adult problem and it does not have to do with you, etc.
What do bees make?
Honey
Show us 1 type of breathing excersise
Figure eight breathing, 5 4 3 2 1 breathing, bubble blowing breathing, belly breathing, etc.
Act out two different ways someone might show being sad
frowning, crying, being alone, etc.
Emotions look the same on everybody
False. Every person is different and might express how they feel in different ways
What is a situation we DO NOT have control over?
our parents divorce, our parents fighting, etc.
Be kind to someone, help a friend when they are sad, compliment a teacher or a friend, etc.
Who can we go to if we need help finding a coping skill that works for us?
Myself, Ms. Marlin, the Psychologist, a teacher, the nurse, the Principal
Name 5 different emotions
sad, happy, angry, confused, surprised
Body signals are ways our body can tell us how we are feeling. Like when I am feeling nervous, my stomach might feel like it is in knots
True
What is a situation we HAVE control over?
getting a bad grade on a test, a friend being mad at you, etc.
What are two group rules?
What are some coping skills we can do in the classroom or on the playground?
Coloring, going for a walk, breathing exercises, etc.
If someone is smiling really big, laughing, and energetic... what emotion could they be feeling?