Emotion IQ
The feeling you might have when someone gets something you really wanted, and you try to be happy for them anyway.
What is envy or jealousy?
When you think in “always” or “never” statements.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
This animal can sleep standing up and even sleep with one eye open.
What is a dolphin?
A sensory-based tool you can use to stay grounded.
What is a fidget, ice cube, textured object, or grounding game?
Your best friend said something really mean to you in front of everyone. What are 2 things you could do instead of yelling?
What is take deep breaths, walk away, tell them how you feel, or talk to a safe adult?
A feeling that’s a mix of nervous and excited at the same time.
What is anticipation or anxious excitement?
When you expect the worst to happen, even if there’s no proof.
What is catastrophizing?
True or False: There’s a kind of mushroom that glows in the dark.
True
True or False: Avoiding all your problems is a healthy way to cope.
What is false?
You studied hard but still failed a test. You feel like giving up forever. Which thinking trap are you falling into?
What is all-or-nothing or catastrophizing?
This word means when you feel embarrassed but also guilty because you hurt someone.
What is shame?
True or False: Our brains sometimes believe thoughts that aren’t true.
True
Which planet is so light it could float in water?
What is Saturn?
What does “co-regulation” mean?
What is calming down with the help of someone else’s calm presence?
You’re in a group project and nobody listens to your ideas. You feel invisible. What emotion is that? And what can you do?
What is frustration, sadness, or loneliness? Talk to the group or ask a teacher for support.
True or False: Emotions are facts.
What is false? (They are real, but they don’t always tell the full truth.)
The thinking trap where you blame yourself for things out of your control.
What is personalization?
This body part never stops growing—even after you're an adult.
What are your ears and nose?
Name one coping skill that can calm both your mind and your body.
What is breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, etc.?
You lost your temper at home and now feel super guilty. What’s one way to make things right without being too hard on yourself?
What is apologize, explain how you felt, try again, or give yourself grace?
Name an emotion that often hides underneath anger.
What is sadness, fear, or embarrassment?
Name one way to challenge a negative thought.
What is ask for evidence, reframe it, or talk back to it with facts?
What’s the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
What is the letter Q?
Explain how distraction can help — and hurt — when you’re upset.
What is it can help you calm down in the moment but not fix the actual problem if you avoid it too long.
You feel scared to talk to your teacher about something important. How can you prepare your body and brain to do it anyway?
What is practice what to say, deep breathing before, power pose, positive self-talk, etc.?