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Emotions & Feelings
Wants vs. Needs
Speak Up For Yourself
Pick A Strategy
100

This feeling might happen when someone takes your favourite toy.

Angry/Upset

100

You want to play with blocks instead of cars. Is this a want or a need?

A want

100

You don't understand your teacher's instructions. What can you say or do

Ask for help

Ask the teacher to repeat the instruction

Ask the teacher to show you

100
Fill in the blank. You are feeling upset. You can take a few deep ________ to help your body calm down

Breathes

200

Your friend invites you to play with them. You might feel this emotion.

Happy/Excited

200

You are thirsty and need water to drink. Is this a want or a need?

A need

200
Someone is standing too close to you. How can you self-advocate for yourself?

I need more space

Please move away

Give me space 

200

Fill in the blank. You are overwhelmed and need some time away from the activity. You can ask for a _____

Break

300

You do not know what is going to happen next. You might be feeling this.

Worried/Nervous
300

You want to watch your favourite TV show but it is not time for TV. Is watching the show a want or a need?

A want

300

You are feeling frustrated and upset and need some time to calm down. How can you self-advocate for yourself?

Ask for a break

Ask for time to calm down 

300
Fill in the blank. You are having trouble with your work. Instead of giving up you can ask someone for ______ 
Help
400

Your tower falls down after you worked hard on it. You might feel this.

Frustrated/Upset

400

You are feeling sick and need help from an adult. Is getting help a want or a need?

A need

400

You are tired, bored, or feeling slow. What zone might you be in?

The blue zone
400

Fill in the blank. You are angry and want to yell. You can move to a quiet space and give your body time to _____________

Calm down