Name that Feeling
This feeling might show up when work feels too hard or confusing.
What is frustration?
This strategy is used when you need space to calm down before continuing.
What is taking a break?
Matthew feels stuck on one math problem. What coping strategy could he use?
What is asking for help?
A simple phrase Matthew can say when he needs time away from the task.
What is “I need a break”?
To avoid frustration, Matthew can ask this person for help.
Who is the teacher?
You might feel this when you don’t want to start an assignment and your mind wanders.
What is disengaged/distracted?
You might use this strategy when you don’t understand the directions and need support.
What is asking for help?
Matthew keeps staring at the wall instead of starting work.
What is using his checklist to begin?
A support option Matthew can use when the task feels too big.
What is “Can you help me?”
Matthew should do this before giving up on an assignment.
What is try a coping strategy?
Your body may tense up and your voice may get louder when you feel this strong emotion.
What is anger?
This coping tool helps you keep track of steps so you don’t get overwhelmed.
What is using a checklist?
Matthew feels his frustration rising and is about to shut down.
What is taking a break?
A tool Matthew uses to stay focused and organized.
What is a checklist?
This tool helps Matthew know what task comes next.
What is his checklist?
This is the feeling that comes when you want to give up because something is taking too long.
What is impatience?
This strategy can help reset your body when you feel tense or upset.
What is deep breathing?
Matthew is confused because he forgot the directions halfway through.
What is asking the teacher for clarification?
This grounding technique can be used to slow your breathing and calm your body.
What is taking deep breaths?
When Matthew is feeling disengaged, he can rejoin the task by doing this.
What is choosing a strategy to get back on track?
A mixture of overwhelmed and stressed that usually leads to shutting down or avoiding tasks.
What is anxiety?
A quiet activity like drawing or stretching that helps your brain refocus.
What is a calming activity?
Matthew feels overwhelmed by a long assignment with many steps.
What is breaking it into smaller steps using a checklist?
A statement Matthew can use to advocate for himself when something feels too hard.
What is “I need help understanding this”?
This habit helps Matthew stay on track even when tasks are challenging.
What is self-advocacy—speaking up for his needs?