Feelings Detective
“I feel this when my siblings don't want me to play with them."
Angry/Mad
“If I break a toy by accident, what should I do?”
Tell the truth and help fix it
“Name one adult you can talk to if something scary or unsafe happens.”
Parent, teacher, counselor, or trusted adult
“Take three deep breaths—what does this help with?”
Calm down / Feel less angry / Relax
“Name one safe adult you can talk to when you feel scared or upset.”
Parent, teacher, counselor, or another trusted adult
“I feel __ when I see someone hurt or scared.”
Sad/Worried/Concerned
“I forgot to do my homework. What is a good choice to fix this?”
Admit it, apologize, and ask for help
“If you see someone hurt, what is the safe thing to do?”
Tell an adult and stay safe
“Name one thing you can do when you feel angry.”
Take deep breaths, count to ten, squeeze a stress ball, or walk away
“What can you do with your body or hands when you feel mad or scared?”
Take deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, or stretch
“Name a feeling that happens when we feel proud of ourselves.”
Happy / Proud / Excited
“If a friend dares me to do something unsafe, what can I do?”
Say no, walk away, or ask an adult for help
“What should you do if you feel scared at school?”
Tell a teacher, counselor, or another safe adult
“If you are frustrated with a friend, what is a safe way to handle it?”
Use words to say how you feel, ask for help, or take a break
“If a thought about something scary comes to your mind, what is one way to handle it safely?”
Take deep breaths, tell a safe adult, or think of a safe place
“How might someone feel if they see something unfair happen to someone in their family?”
Upset / Angry / Sad
“I told a lie and got caught. What’s a hero way to fix it?”
Admit the lie and apologize
“Name one way to stay safe while at school.”
Stay with the class, ask for permission to leave the classroom, don't engage in unsafe activities
“What can you do to calm down when your body feels jumpy or restless?”
Move safely (jumping jacks, stretching), take deep breaths, or sit quietly
“Name one way to feel strong and safe when you’re remembering something upsetting.”
Use safe thoughts, ask for help, or do calming activities
“When I get upset, what is a safe way to show my feelings without hurting anyone?”
Talk to an adult, take deep breaths, use words, or take a break
“What is one way to take responsibility if someone gets hurt by my actions?”
Say sorry, fix the problem if possible, and make a better choice next time
“If someone touches you in a way that makes you uncomfortable, what is a safe step to take?”
Say stop, get away, and tell a trusted adult
“What is one thing you can do to tell the truth even when it’s hard?”
Remember it helps you and others, say it calmly, or tell a trusted adult
“What is one thing you can do to help your brain and body calm down when feelings are too big?”
Deep breathing, counting, drawing, or using a calm-down corner