HANDLING THE HARD STUFF
Your team loses a game you really wanted to win. What are 2 feelings you might have?
Disappointed, frustrated, angry, embarrassed, sad.
Someone annoys you on purpose. What’s one thing you can do besides getting physical?
Walk away, tell them to stop, ignore them, get an adult.
Name one situation that might make someone feel nervous even if nothing bad is happening.
New team, meeting new people, first day somewhere, trying something new, etc.
How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
1.
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Spider-Man
Something doesn’t go your way and your first thought is “That’s not fair!” What could you do before reacting?
Pause, take a breath, take space, think about what happened, use words.
Your brother keeps doing something you already asked him to stop doing. What could you do?
Take space, ask a parent for help, move away, tell him clearly to stop.
What are 2 ways your body might tell you that you’re nervous?
Butterflies, sweating, heart beating fast, feeling tense, shaky, going quiet.
How many players from one soccer team are normally on the field at a time?
11.
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What’s the difference between being disappointed and being angry?
Disappointment is feeling let down because something didn’t go how you hoped; anger is feeling mad or frustrated. You can feel both.
Why can reacting when you’re REALLY angry sometimes make the problem bigger?
You might say or do something you regret, hurt someone, get in trouble, or make the argument worse.
You start a new sports team and don’t know anyone. What could make the first day easier?
Introduce yourself, talk to one person, focus on playing, remind yourself it takes time to adjust.
In baseball, how many strikes make an out?
3.
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Ghostbusters.
Someone beats you at something and starts bragging. What could you do without making the situation worse?
Walk away, ignore it, congratulate them, take a break, tell them to stop calmly.
Someone does something wrong to you first. Does that mean anything you do back is okay? Why or why not?
No. You’re still responsible for how you respond, even when the other person was wrong too.
Why might someone take something personally even when the other person didn’t mean it that way?
They may feel embarrassed, worried what others think, already be upset, or misunderstand what happened.
What does “hat trick” mean in soccer?
One player scores 3 goals in one game.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
You’re at a 9/10 frustrated and know you might do something you regret. What are your next 3 moves?
Take space → calm body/use a coping skill → come back and talk when calmer.
You reacted badly because someone made you angry. What can you do afterward to take ownership without saying “but they started it”?
Admit what you did, apologize if needed, explain without blaming, think about what you could do differently next time.
Someone doesn’t pick you for their team. Your first thought is, “They don’t like me.” What are 2 OTHER explanations?
They picked someone they know better, needed a certain position/player, weren’t thinking about it that deeply, teams were random, etc.
What are the three sports played in a triathlon?
Swimming, cycling, and running.
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Harry Potter.