What Would You do?
Someone cuts in front of you in line at lunch.
Tell them calmly they cut you and to please go to the back of the line or ask for help from an adult
I’m so stupid, I always mess up.
I made a mistake, but I’m learning.
When you feel nervous, what might your stomach do?
Get butterflies or feel upset/hurt
Your sibling breaks your video game controller.
What would be a bad reaction to that situation?
Yelling, hitting them, or breaking something of theirs
Your friend is upset and says, “Just leave me alone!”
Give them space and check in later
Nobody wants to hang out with me.
It might feel that way now, but I have friends and people who care.
Your fists clench, your jaw tightens, and your shoulders feel hot. What emotion might you be feeling?
Anger/frustration
A classmate makes fun of your drawing. What would be a bad reaction to that?
Call them names, crumpling your paper, or refusing to draw again
You start to feel your heart race and your face get hot during an argument.
Walk away or use a calming strategy
I can’t do this. It’s too hard.
This is tough, but I can try my best or ask for help.
What might your body feel like when you're sad?
Tired, heavy, or like crying
You don’t get picked for the team during P.E. What is a bad reaction that might make the situation worse?
Storming off, saying “This is stupid!” or refusing to play at all
Your classmate says you cheated when you didn’t.
Stay calm and explain your side respectfully?
I shouldn't feel this way
All feelings are okay. It’s what I do with them that matters.
If your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your chest feels tight, what emotion could you be feeling?
Anxiety or fear
Your teacher says you're talking too much in class.
What would be an unhelpful reaction in that moment?
talking back, rolling your eyes, or being rude to the teacher
You feel left out but don’t want others to know you’re upset.
talk to someone you trust or journal how you feel
If I show I’m sad or mad, they’ll make fun of me.
Real friends respect my feelings. If someone makes fun of me, that says more about them than me.
Name three ways your body might warn you that you're starting to feel overwhelmed.
stomachaches, fast breathing, headaches, tense muscles, or racing thoughts
Your best friend has been hanging out with someone else a lot more instead of you. It is making you jealous and angry.
What’s a reaction that could hurt your friendship?
ignoring them, spreading rumors, or saying “We’re not friends anymore!”