Feeling Basic
What are feelings?
Feeling are emotional reactions to what is happening around us.
What does a fast heartbeat usually mean?
You might be scared, nervous, or excited.
What is one healthy way to express feelings?
Talking to a trusted adult
What should you do when someone is talking about their feelings?
Listen without interrupting.
Name a "big feeling"
Anger, fear, frustration
Name one reason we have feelings.
Feeling helps us stay safe, make decisions, and connect with others.
Name one physical sign of nervousness.
Butterflies in the stomach, sweaty hands, shaky voice.
What is an 'I feel' statement?
A sentence that starts with "I feel" to explain your emotions clearly.
True or False: It's okay to make fun of someone's feelings.
False
Name a "small feeling"
True or False: Everyone feels emotions the same way.
False - everyone experienced feeling differently.
True or False: Body clues help us identify our emotions?
TRUE!
Name a calming strategy.
Deep breathing, counting to ten, taking a break.
Name one way to show kindness to someone who is sad.
Ask how you can help, sit with them, or offer a hug if they want one.
True or False: big feelings are bad
False - all feelings are normal.
Give two examples of feelings.
Happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, nervous, frustrated.
What might sweaty hands tell us?
You might be nervous or worried.
Why is talking to a trusted adult helpful?
They can listen, support you, and help you solve the problem.
Why is giving space important?
Some people need time alone to calm down.
What should you do if a big feeling becomes overwhelming?
Ask for help
What is the difference between a feeling and a body clue?
A feeling is the emotions; a body clue is the physical sign that helps us notice the emotion.
Name three body clues you might feel when scared?
Fast heartbeat, shaky legs, sweaty hands.
Give two ways to calm down when angry.
Breathing slow, walking away, squeezing a stress ball.
What is empathy?
Understanding how someone else feels.
Explain the difference between big and small feelings.
Big feelings feel strong and intense; small feeling are mild and easier to manage.