Emotional Awareness
What emotion might you feel if your friend takes your toy without asking?
Angry or frustrated
What should you do before speaking if someone else is talking?
Wait for them to finish.
What is the first thing you should do if you’re upset during a disagreement?
Take a deep breath to calm down.
What does it mean to put yourself in someone else’s shoes?
To imagine how they feel or what they might be thinking.
What is one thing you can do if you feel really angry?
Count to 10, take deep breaths, or squeeze a stress ball.
Name one way your body might feel when you're nervous.
Sweaty hands, butterflies in the stomach, racing heart, etc.
Name one way to show you are listening to someone.
Look at them, nod, say "I understand," etc
If you and your friend both want the same toy, what is one way you can solve the problem?
Take turns, share, or pick another toy
If your friend is crying, what is one way you can help them feel better?
Ask what's wrong, offer a hug, or sit with them.
If you feel really sad, what’s one way you can cheer yourself up?
Talk to a friend, draw, listen to music, or cuddle a pet.
What is the difference between feeling sad and feeling angry?
Sadness often happens when you lose something or someone, while anger happens when something feels unfair or wrong.
If you don’t agree with someone, what can you say to keep the conversation friendly?
"I see what you mean, but I think..." or "We might see this differently, and that's okay.")
Why is it important to say "I’m sorry" if you hurt someone’s feelings?
It shows you care and helps the other person feel better.
If someone makes a mistake, what can you say to make them feel better?
It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes," or "You can try again."
Name one thing that makes you feel calm when you’re stressed.
Examples might include taking a walk, playing a game, or talking to someone.
If you feel happy, what is something you might do with your face or body?
Smile, laugh, jump around, etc.
What’s one thing you can do if someone doesn’t understand what you’re trying to say?
Try saying it in a different way or give an example.
If someone yells at you during an argument, what can you do to stay calm?
Take a deep breath, walk away, or speak calmly
Why is it important to ask someone how they’re feeling instead of guessing?
Because they know how they feel better than you do.
Why is it important to name how you’re feeling?
It helps you understand what’s going on and find ways to feel better.
Can you name two emotions you can feel at the same time?
Happy and nervous, sad and angry, excited and scared, etc.)
Name a time when working together to solve a problem might be better than arguing.
Playing a team game, cleaning up together, or deciding what to watch on TV.)
If a friend is excited about something, how can you show them you’re happy for them?
That’s awesome!" or ask them to tell you more about it.
What’s one way you can ask for help if you’re feeling overwhelmed?
Say "I need a break," or "Can you help me with this?"