Feelings Thermometer
This color usually represents feeling calm, safe, and in control.
What is Green?
This type of communication involves looking at the speaker and paying attention.
What is listening?
The "S" in SNAP stands for this.
What is Stop and State the problem?
Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway.
Best response?
Possible answers:
Taking five slow breaths is an example of this.
What is a coping skill?
At this level you may feel frustrated, annoyed, or worried, but you're still able to think clearly.
What is Yellow?
Instead of saying "You always make me mad," you should begin your sentence with this.
What is "I feel..."? aka using an I statement.
The "N" reminds us to do this.
What is Notice your feelings/thoughts and Name the goal?
A classmate disagrees with your idea during group work.
What's one good communication skill to use?
Possible answers:
Name one healthy coping skill.
Possible answers:
When you're in the red zone, your brain has a harder time doing this.
What is making good decisions (or thinking clearly)?
Name two things good listeners do.
Possible answers:
The "A" stands for this important step.
What is exploring "All possible solutions" by asking yourself, "What are my choices?"
You forgot your homework and your teacher is upset.
Which thermometer zone should you try to stay in?
What is Green or Yellow?
True or False:
Yelling usually helps solve problems.
What is False?
Name two body clues that tell you you're moving toward the red zone.
Possible answers:
True or False:
Rolling your eyes is a form of communication.
What is True?
The "P" reminds us to do this before acting.
What is Pick the best choice (or Plan your next step)?
Your friend wants you to break a school rule.
Which SNAP step helps you think about consequences?
What is "A" to explore all possible solutions?
Name two coping skills that could help get to the green zone.
Possible answers:
Why is noticing you're in the yellow/orange zone important?
It helps you recognize and respond to your emotions before they become explosive.
It gives you time to use coping skills.
It helps prevent conflicts.
Why are "I" statements usually better than blaming someone?
They reduce arguments
They express feelings respectfully
They help solve problems
A friend insults you in front of others. Walk us through all four SNAP steps.
Stop and state the problem
Notice feelings and Name the goal
Ask about choices by considering all solutions
Pick the best response
Your sibling takes something without asking.
Describe one respectful way to solve the problem using SNAP.
Example:
Stop to think and state the problem
Notice how I feel and name the goal
Ask myself, "what are the ways I can respond" (All solutions)
Pick the best choice, "communicate my feelings by using an I statement"
If our coping skills stop working for us and we are constantly struggling with our emotions, we can do this
Ask for help from an adult and consider getting regular check ins from a PSW or therapist