Name That Emotion
If your friend high-fives you when you walk into class, you might feel ___________.
Happy
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You bump into someone while walking in the hallway.
Good: saying "excuse me," apologizing
Bad: saying "hey, watch it," "get out of my way" "move it, idiot"
SpongeBob Square Pants.
If your friend invites you to their birthday party at the trampoline park, you might feel _________.
Excited
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line.
Good: "hey, I think you just cut me in line - can I have my space back please?" - letting it go if you aren't in a hurry - asking an adult for help if you feel yourself becoming angry and out of control
Bad: "hey, that's my spot" and shoving the person back - getting involved in a loud argument
I am a little orange and white fish with a special fin.
Nemo
If you can't go to your friend's birthday party because you caught the flu, you might feel _____________.
Disappointed, Sad, or Mad
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You're playing with your brother and he's not doing what you want him to be doing.
Good: ask yourself, "do I need to be in charge right now, or is it okay that he is doing what he wants?" - asking him politely to do something else and explaining why you think so
Bad: getting bossy, yelling at him, pushing/hitting/kicking
What's your happiest memory?
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You walk into class and hear your teacher announce a surprise spelling test that you haven't studied for. You might feel __________.
Worried/scared/anxious, disappointed, or mad
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your friend accidentally breaks something of yours
Good: feeling disappointed but keeping emotions under control, asking an adult to help you fix it, asking your friend to please be more careful in the future
Bad: yelling at your friend, throwing the broken toy, demanding that your parents buy a new one
How many noses do slugs have?
4
If your sister comes into your room uninvited and won't leave when you ask her to, you might feel __________.
Angry or Annoyed
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your mom yells at you for something your sibling did.
Good: wait for your mom to stop speaking before explaining what happened - accepting a consequence if you were also involved
Bad: yelling back, throwing a tantrum
Tell a funny joke!
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