Feelings in the Classroom
The teacher says "Great job!" after I answer. I smile and feel warm inside. What emotion am I?
Happy or Proud
A friend shares their snack with me at recess. I grin and feel good. What emotion is this?
Happy or Appreciated
I arrive at school after breakfast and feel ready to learn. What emotion is this?
Alert or Excited
When I'm happy, I often do this with my mouth. What is it?
Smile
I give a classmate a pencil when they forget one. They smile. What feeling do I likely have?
Helpful or Happy
I don't understand a math question and I raise my hand to ask. I might feel this. What emotion am I?
Confused
Someone doesn't want to play with me and I feel left out. What emotion might I feel?
Lonely or Left out
After lunch, I feel sleepy and yawn a lot. What state is this?
Tired
When I'm scared, my heart might do this. What body signal is this?
Beat faster or race
I tell a friend "Good job!" when they finish reading. I feel warm inside for them. What emotion is this?
Proud for them or Happy for them
A classmate laughs at my drawing and I feel a sting inside. What emotion is this?
Hurt or Sad
My friend wins the game and I wanted to win too. I feel two feelings at once: name one.
Jealous or Envious (can also feel Happy for friend)
I worry about a test later and my stomach feels funny. What emotion is this?
Anxious or Nervous
When I'm sad, tears may come out. What body signal is this?
Crying or wiping tears
A friend looks sad at lunch, and I sit with them. What skill am I showing and what emotion might I feel?
Empathy; caring or concerned
I had a busy morning and I find it hard to pay attention. I feel slow and low-energy. What emotion/state might this be?
Tired or Unfocused
I see two friends arguing on the playground and I want to help them feel better. What skill am I using and what emotion might I feel?
Empathy; caring or concerned
I get a surprise award in the afternoon and jump up with joy. What emotion is this?
Excited or Surprised
When I'm angry, I might clench my fists or stomp. Name one body signal that shows anger.
Clenched fists, frowning, or stomping feet
I forgive a friend after they say sorry. I stop feeling mad and feel this instead. What emotion might I feel?
Relieved or Calm or Forgiving
The class prepares for a big performance and I worry about remembering my part. Name this feeling and one thing I can do to feel better.
Nervous; strategy: practice, take deep breaths, ask the teacher for help
A new student comes and no one knows them. I want to include them but I'm a little shy. Name two feelings I might have and one action I can take.
Shy and Kind; action: say hello and invite them to play
The school day is almost over and I'm both happy to go home and sad to leave my friends. Name two feelings that happen together.
Happy and Sad (mixed feelings)
I feel nervous and my body shows it by shaking and my voice sounding small. Name two body signals of nervousness and one thing I can do to calm my body.
Shaky hands and a trembling voice; strategy: take deep breaths or count to ten
I organize a class cleanup and everyone helps. Name two emotions I might feel and one action that shows leadership.
Proud and Helpful; action: give clear instructions, invite others, or thank helpers