Emotion Clues
Your eyebrows are down, your hands are tight, and your voice is loud. What feeling might you have?
Angry
Your Anger is getting bigger. Name one strategy to shrink it.
Count to 4, deep breaths, take a break, etc.
Which feeling might you be experiencing if you count from 1 to 4 to calm down?
Angry
Can you feel angry and still make safe choices?
Explain.
Yes.
You miss your parent while at school.
Feeling?
Strategy?
Sadness.
Hug stuffed animal, talk to teacher, breathing, etc.
Your eyes have tears, your mouth is turned down, and you want a hug. What feeling is this?
Sadness
Your Worry feeling is too big at bedtime. What can you use to help?
Worry box, talk to adult, breathing, etc.
Which feeling are you experiencing if you have calm breathing with patterns?
Peaceful, calm
Why is it important to check in with our feelings?
Helps self-regulate, understand ourselves, keeps us calm, etc.
Someone took your turn in line.
Feeling?
Strategy?
Angry.
Count to 4, deep breaths, use words, etc.
Your tummy feels tight and you keep thinking “What if?” What feeling could this be?
Anxiety / Worried
You see a friend crying alone. What are TWO things you could do?
Ask if they’re okay, sit with them, get a teacher, offer a hug, etc.
Which feeling reminds us crying is okay?
Sadness
What might happen if we keep “pressing anger buttons” and don’t let air out slowly?
Explosion, big reaction, lose control, etc.
You have a test tomorrow and feel nervous.
Feeling?
Strategy?
Anxiety.
Breathing, talk to an adult, positive thoughts, etc.
Your body is still, your breathing is slow, and your voice is soft. What feeling is this?
Peaceful
You feel frustrated because your lego tower fell down. What is a calm choice you could make?
Deep breath, try again, ask for help, etc.
Which feeling can help us say positive affirmations to ourself?
Confidence
Why is talking about worries helpful?
Makes worry smaller, get help, feel more supported, etc.
You learned to tie your shoes by yourself.
Feeling?
Confidence / Happiness
You stand tall, use brave words, and try something new. What feeling are you growing?
Confidence
You feel shy but want to answer a question. How can Confidence Spot help you?
Positive self-talk, use brave words, try even if nervous, etc.
Which feelings help water our LOVE plant?
Happiness, Peaceful, and Confidence
Why do kind words grow happiness in other people?
Makes them feel good, spreads joy, builds connection, etc.
Your best friend shares their toy with you.
Feeling?
How can you grow the moment?
Happiness / Love
Say thank you, share back, use kind words, etc.