Understanding Emotions
Name one thing you should do when you feel a strong emotion
Name or identify the emotion
What is one thing you can do to calm down when you’re upset?
Take deep breaths, exercise, leave situation (with adult support)
You were at school and you were running in the hallway. You ran past a teacher and she gave you a look. What do you think you should do?
Stop running and apologize.
What is a trigger?
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction.
What do bees make?
Honey
True or False: Everyone feels emotions the same way.
False.
Name two physical activities you can do to release stress.
Exercise, jumping jacks, running, dancing, etc.
You got home from school late because you stopped by your teachers class to ask for help. When you walked in the door your mom had a worried look on her face. Why was she worried?
You didn't tell her you were going to be late and she was worried about where you were.
Name a situation that might trigger feelings of frustration.
Someone interrupting you, not understanding something, etc.
What animal is the tallest in the world?
Giraffe
What emotion might you feel if someone takes something that belongs to you?
Anger or frustration.
What does it mean to 'ground yourself' when you're feeling overwhelmed?
To bring yourself back to the present moment using your senses (e.g., by noticing what you can see, touch, hear).
You are watching a movie with your little sister about alien monsters. You look over at your sister and she has a scared look on her face. What could you do or say?
Do you want to put on a different movie? or Don't be scared, this isn't real, it's just a movie.
True or False: Your response to a trigger is always within your control
True.
What's the response to "see you later alligator"
In a while, crocodile
Name three different ways that people express happiness.
Smiling, laughing, saying kind words, etc.
How can talking to a friend help you when you're feeling down?
It helps to share feelings and get support.
After soccer practice you hand out birthday invitations to everyone except one boy you didn’t know. As you were leaving you saw that he was upset. Why was the boy upset?
He felt left out/upset that he wasn't invited.
If someone says something hurtful, what is a good way to respond?
Take a deep breath and walk away, or calmly tell them how you feel.
What day of the year is Independance Day?
July 4th
Why is it important to understand your emotions?
So you can manage them better and communicate how you're feeling.
What is a 'coping skill' and why is it important?
A strategy to deal with difficult emotions; it helps you manage stress in a healthy way
Mrs. Jacobs told the class to pick partners for an assignment. Jacob sat at his desk and didn't pick a partner. What might Jacob be thinking?
I don't know who to ask/what is nobody picks me/what is my other friend gets upset I picked someone else/I don't want to partner with anyone.
Name three signs that you are getting upset and might need to regulate your emotions.
Racing heart, clenching fists, feeling hot, negative thoughts, etc.
What is the smallest state in America?
Rhode Island