Show me three deep breaths
Great job!
What are the blue feelings?
Sad, bored, tired, sick, body is moving slowly
Mom left the house. I miss her.
Mom throws away an art project I made from last year. I have made cooler ones since then. Big deal or little deal?
Little deal
Drop and give me ten push-ups!
You are so strong!
What coping skills can we use when we feel angry and want to hit?
Deep breaths, walk away, take a break, yell into my pillow, punch the punching bag, squeeze my muscles then let them go, talk to someone
What are the four colors in which we identify our feelings?
Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red
I do not understand the homework instructions. I will feel stupid if I ask for the teacher to repeat them.
I fell off my bike and think I am hurt. Big deal or little deal?
Big deal. Ask an adult for help
What is your favorite coping skill?
What coping skills can we use to move from yellow to green?
Use a fidget toy, take a wiggle break, move my body (jumping jacks, push-ups)
What are the yellow feelings?
Surprised, anxious, fidgety, losing focus
I have no one to play with because all the adults at home are busy right now.
Tell me two things about a little deal.
They are annoying and can be solved alone
When do you feel the happiest?
What coping skills can we use to move from blue to green?
Move my body (jumping jacks, push-ups), take a drink of water, have a snack, talk to someone, think happy thoughts, cuddle with a blanket or stuffed animal
Why do we use "I feel" statements?
To tell others how we are feeling so they can help us
I feel mad and want to hit mom.
Tell me two things about a big deal.
They hurt me or someone else, and an adult needs to help me solve it.
Who can you talk to about your feelings?
Mom, grandparents, therapists, and teachers
Why do we use coping skills?
Give an example of an "I feel" statement
Examples:
I feel frustrated because I do not understand the homework.
I feel sick because I did not have any food to eat since breakfast.
I feel angry because I cannot find my art project.
I want to ride my bike in the park. Mom said, "I will let you know when we can go." She has not said anything all day.
A peer rolled their eyes at me. Then, they pushed me to the ground. Which one is the big deal? Which one is the little deal?
Big deal: Peer pushes me to ground
Little deal: Peer rolls their eyes at me
Give me 25 jumping jacks!
High five!