Emotions
Focus Power
Types of Coping Skills
5 Senses
Random
100

What can you do when you feel angry?

Count forward or backwards from 10, give yourself space, do finger breaths, etc.

Practice 1 strategy for an extra 50 points.

100

This tool can keep your hands busy so your brain can pay attention.

A fidget tool.


Name one fidget tool you can use for an extra 50 points.

100

Are punching the wall, yelling at others, and destroying property healthy/helpful coping strategies?

No

100

What are two coping strategies that use your sense of touch?

Playing with theraputty, fidget spinners, etc.

100

What is a coping strategy you can use if you are feeling sad?

Take deep breaths, hug a stuffed animal or a person, spend time outside, draw a picture, think of your happy place, etc. 

200

How do you feel when you lose a game?

various answers - calm, sad, upset, frustrated, angry

200

Breaking a big task into smaller steps helps you do this.

Stay focused or finish a task


200

What is your favorite coping skill?

Any answer is okay! (Ex. Deep breaths, Seated push ups, painting, etc.)

100 extra points for practicing it!

200

What are two coping strategies that use your sense of smell?

Smelling nice things like flowers, baking

200

How might your body feel if you are feeling sad?

Quiet, crying, by yourself, frowning, head down, etc. 

300

How do you feel when you go somewhere new for the first time?

Anxious, worried or Excited or curious

Name a strategy you can use for an extra 50 points.

300

Using positive self-talk can help you to stay focused and persevere through activities that are less-preferred. What is one positive self-talk phrase you could say while doing a challenging school activity? 

Ex. "I can do it!", "This feels tricky, but I will give it my best effort.", "I can do hard things."

300

When is the last time you used a coping skill?

Various answers

300

What are two coping strategies that use your sense of sight?

Reading, looking at pictures, etc.

300

How does your body feel when you are anxious or nervous?

Sweating, fidgeting, breathing fast or heavy, talking quickly

400

Scenario: 

You’re feeling so angry because your brother knocked over the project you were working on. You feel like stomping and yelling. What’s a safe strategy you could use instead?

Do wall push ups, crash into cushions, talk with a trusted adult, take some space, etc.

Practice one strategy for an extra 50 points.

400

What is one strategy you can use to stay focused when the teacher is giving you directions? 

Ex: Highlight key information, focus on looking at the teacher, using your ears to listen to key words, etc.
400

What is your least favorite coping skill/ strategy?

Any answer is okay!

50 extra points if you answer the question: Why is that your least favorite coping skill?

400

What are two coping strategies that use your sense of hearing?

Listening to music, being in nature to hear all the sounds, talking with a friend, etc.

400

Name a scenario where it could be helpful to take deep breaths before you begin something?

Take deep breaths before you take a test, before going somewhere new for the first time, before meeting new people, before trying on new clothes, etc. 

500

What is a coping strategy you can use if you're feeling frustrated?

Talk with someone, ask for help, take deep breaths, drink water, go for a walk, etc. 

Practice one strategy for an extra 50 points. 

500

What is a strategy you can use to focus when your body feels fidgety?

Ex. Ask your teacher for a short movement break, use a chair fidget, get a drink of water, etc.

500

List 5 different coping skills.

Grounding, going for a walk, talking to a friend, coloring, reading, building, listening to music, breathing, counting to 10, etc.

100 extra points for participating in a grounding technique!

500

What are two coping strategies that use your sense of taste?

Chewing gum, eating a healthy snack, etc.

500

Why are coping strategies important?

They can help us to manage big emotions and regain control of our bodies.