Coping Skills
Name two ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
Take deep breaths, go for a walk, wall pushups, squeeze something
How might you feel if someone accidentally messes up your project in class?
Frustrated, angry, mad, calm
A friend has borrowed something from you and hasn't given it back. What can you do?
Talk to him, Use I-statements, share your feelings
a disagreement or argument that happens when people want different things, have different ideas, or need different things
True or false: When you are called to the counselors office, you are in trouble.
False
True or false: Writing, drawing, coloring, painting, and playing are healthy ways to deal with strong emotions
True
Name 6 emotions
angry, sad, frustrated, annoyed, happy, excited, embarrassed, silly, tired, hungry, lonely, shy, ecstatic, upset, disappointed
Your sibling has a new toy/game that you really like. You ask to see it and she says no. What can you do?
Find another toy/game, talk it out, use I-statements
Who is involved in conflict?
Not just one person but anyone that is disagreeing
Who is in control of your emotions? How do you have good day?
You! feeling happy, learning something new, being kind to others, playing with friends, and feeling loved
Talk about a coping skill that is helpful for you
Box breathing, drink water, count to 10, talk to someone, coloring
Cows and horses
Someone in class wants to be your partner for a project. You don't want to work with them. What can you say?
Share how you feel respectfully, help them find a different partner
How can we solve conflict?
Walk away, cool off, ignore it, discuss it, listen, compromise, make a plan
What are some ways of being respectful?
Inside voices, keeping hands and feet to self, not touching hallway artwork, walking quietly past working classrooms, getting quiet immediately when lights are turned off, listening to grownups, saying please & thank you, taking care of equipment, waiting your turn
You notice your friend is feeling sad and he asks you what he should do. What do you say/do?
Talk to them, draw about it, play, talk to an adult
True: emotions are messages from our brain and body about how we feel about a situation
Someone in your class bumps into your desk and knocks everything over. How can you respond?
Take deep breaths, possibly ask them to help pick it up
What is conflict resolution?
learning how to peacefully solve disagreements by listening, communicating kindly, and working together to find a solution that everyone can agree on
What animal has three hearts and blue blood?
An octopus
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions, healthy for our brain
What happens to our brains when our emotions get out of control?
Flip our lid, emotion brain takes over and thinking brain takes a break
You threw your friends ball and it is now stuck on the roof and they are really upset with you. What would you do?
Take a deep breath. Apologize. Understand their feelings. Ask what you can do to help them feel better.
How much does a blue whales tongue weigh?
As much as an elephant
What does Ms. Avery want you to do every day!
Your best!