BIG feelings
Name a feeling that sometimes hides under anger.
jealousy, sadness, guilt, shame
Something that makes you feel like you have to be “on” or “good.”
Being watched, Getting corrected, Being compared, Trying not to mess up
One sign your feelings are starting to pile up
Getting quiet
Snapping
Stomach hurts
Head feels full
One way someone might help that feels okay.
Listening
Sitting nearby
Giving space
Helping quietly
A strength you show in sports or games.
Trying again
Focus
Speed
Teamwork
Draw or describe what anxiety feels like in your body.
Tight chest, Wiggly legs, Butterflies in stomach, Fast breathing, Head feels buzzy
A time when trying hard still didn’t feel like enough.
Got corrected anyway, Didn’t get praise, Still got in trouble, Felt invisible
What happens when feelings stay stuck too long.
Explode
Cry
Yell
Shut down
Get mean
One way help can feel annoying or overwhelming.
Too many questions
Telling me what to do
Talking too much
Fixing it fast
A time you didn’t quit even when it was hard.
Kept playing
Finished practice
Tried again
Didn’t walk away
A feeling that shows up when something important keeps getting delayed.
worry, disappointment, nervous
What pressure feels like (object, sound, or sport comparison).
Heavy backpack
Tight helmet
Loud whistle
Clock ticking
Crowd watching
A better way feelings could get out before exploding.
Talking
Drawing
Moving body
Writing
Taking a break
A time you wanted help AND wanted to be left alone.
When upset
When embarrassed
When mad but sad
What makes a good teammate (on or off the field).
Encouraging
Fair
Helpful
Loyal
A feeling that makes it hard to talk, even when you want help.
embarrassed, uncertainty, rage, frightened
Something adults expect that feels too big sometimes.
Staying calm
Explaining feelings
Acting older
Doing everything right
What your body tries to tell you before a meltdown.
Heart races
Hands shake
Face gets hot
Can’t think
How someone could check in without pushing.
“I’m here if you want”
Thumbs up/down
Quiet check
Later, not now
A comeback after a bad play (real or imagined)
Shook it off
Tried again
Learned from it
Didn’t give up
A feeling you don’t like but makes sense for kids to have sometimes.
embarrassed, angry, annoyed, lonely, unintelligent, jealous, anxious
One thing kids should NOT have to worry about.
Adult problems
Court stuff
Grown-up stress
Taking care of adults
Being perfect
A warning sign that means “I need help now.”
Want to hit
Feel out of control
Want to run away
Feel numb
What “safe help” would look like for you.
No judging
Calm voice
Choices
Time first
A motto or chant for getting through tough stuff.
“One play at a time”
“I can handle this”
“Reset and try again”
“Breathe and go”