Emotion Vocab
What's another word for happy?
Excited, silly, goofy, joy, delighted, pleased, merry
Name a body movement
Jumping, rocking, walking, rolling, stretching
Sally was building a tower when her brother took a block from the bottom and her tower fell over. How does Sally feel?
Name an activity that fuels happiness
Playing, doing a favorite hobby (dancing, making something, doing a project), going outside, watching TV
What's another word for anger/mad?
Annoyed, irritated, furious, frustrated
Name a quiet activity
Coloring, drawing, reading a book, taking a nap, fidgets
Today is Kara's birthday party and all her friends filled the table with gifts. How is Kara feeling?
Excited, optimistic, grateful, loved, cheerful
Name a relaxation activity
Deep breathing, listening to music, reading a book, sensory fidgets, rainbow hunt, being in calming space
What's another word for sad?
Upset, left out, hurt, bored, miserable, disappointed
Name an outdoor activity
Building sandcastle, swinging, riding a bike, laying in a hammock, gardening
Kyle was riding his scooter until he hit a rock and fell over. Nearby kids pointed at Kyle and laughed at him. How does Kyle feel?
Embarrassed, nervous, ashamed, left out, frustrated, sad
What relaxes anger?
Taking a deep breath, counting, taking a break, asking for help, finding something else
What's another word for scared/anxiety?
Nervous, helpless, worried, stressed, overwhelmed
Name something creative
Cooking, baking, playdoh, making jewelry, painting
Michael was learning how to roller skate with his dad. Michael kept falling down but his dad helped him back up and held his hand. Eventually, Michael was able to roller skate for ten minutes without falling! How does Michael feel?
Proud, accomplished, relieved, courageous, brave, joyful
What soothes sadness?
Getting a hug, watching a funny movie, playing with a friend, getting help, a sweet treat, making art
What's another word for confidence?
Proud, brave, accomplished, powerful, determined, prepared
Name a basic need to care for your body
Having a snack or meal, plenty of sleep, drinking water, take a bath
Ester was working on her math problems, she kept trying over and over but still couldn't get the right answer. She was too tired to ask for help because she always needs help with her assignment. How does Ester feel?
Overwhelmed, defeated, sad, mad, stressed, anxious/nervous
What helps anxiety?
Talking to someone, writing/journaling, taking a deep breath, positive words ("I can do this"), fidgets