Vocabulary
There are good emotions & bad emotions.
What is False? Emotions are not good or bad, right or wrong, they are just emotional experiences. You have a choice in how you express them, which can result in positive or negative consequences
Playing a favorite game, being with friends or family members, enjoying activities, etc.
What can result in happiness?
You can have more than one feeling at a time.
What is True?
Your fists are clenched, your face is red, your body is hot.
What is anger?
Being home alone, someone is very ill, you hear strange noises, it's dark outside, etc.
What can result in fear?
We cannot control how we express our emotions.
What is False? Our feelings and emotions may come automatically, but we do have a say in how we respond to them and express them.
You are neither happy or sad, no strong emotion at the moment
What is neutral?
You and your friend are in a fight, your parents don't give you something you want, someone insults you, etc.
What can result in anger?
Crying is an ok and common reaction to strong feelings.
What is True? Crying releases tension. Some scientists believe it releases stress hormones too, which is why we fell better after a good cry.
You don't understand the question so you are staring at the teacher with scrunched eyebrows.
What is confused?
Your parent doesn't show up when they said they would, you missed the winning soccer goal at the game, you don't have enough money for a new game.
What can result in disappointment?
A feeling you have when you are really looking forward to something.
What is excited?
Ignoring your feelings makes them go away.
What is false? Ignoring feelings can make them grow more intense. Like a pressure valve, they will slowly seep out or explode in unintended and potentially harmful ways.
You're crying, you have a frown, you are slumped down.
What is sad?
You're scared to get in trouble, you don't want to face your problems, you are trying to protect someone else, etc.
What can result in denial?