FEELINGS & BODY CLUES
What is one feeling we talked about from Inside Out?
happy, sad, mad, scared, calm, etc.
Name one coping strategy we practiced.
👉 (deep breathing, movement, asking for help, breaks)
What makes a good teammate?
👉 (sharing, listening, helping, kindness)
What does flexibility mean?
👉 Being able to handle change
Is losing a pencil a small, medium, or big problem?
Small
What is interoception?
👉 Noticing how feelings show up in your body
When might you use a coping skill?
👉 When feelings feel big or overwhelming
What does teamwork mean?
👉 Working together toward a goal
True or False: Flexible thinking means you always get your way.
👉 False
When is a problem BIG?
👉 When someone is unsafe or hurt
Name one body clue that tells you you’re feeling nervous or angry.
👉 (tight chest, fast heart, sweaty hands, clenched fists)
True or False: Coping skills make feelings disappear forever.
👉 False (they help us manage feelings)
What’s one way to be a good friend?
👉 (taking turns, kind words, respecting boundaries)
What can you say when plans change?
👉 “That’s okay,” “I can handle it,” “Let’s try something else”
Why should our reaction match the size of the problem?
👉 So we don’t overreact or underreact
Why is noticing body clues helpful?
👉 It helps us calm down or use coping skills sooner
What coping skill helps your body the most?
(personal answers!)
If two people want different things, what can we do?
👉 Compromise or problem-solve together
Why is flexibility important in friendships?
👉 It helps things feel fair and calm
Name one small problem and one way to handle it calmly.
(personal answer!)
Your heart is racing and your stomach feels tight. What feeling might this be, and what can help?
Feeling anxious or nervous; deep breathing or grounding can help.
You’re upset but can’t leave the room. What quiet coping skill can you use?
Slow breathing, counting, or squeezing and relaxing muscles.
Two friends want different games. What is a fair solution?
Take turns, vote, or play each game for some time.
Your plan changes and you feel disappointed. What can you say to yourself?
“I can handle this,” or “It’s okay to try something else.”
Someone is unkind but no one is unsafe. What size problem is this and what can you do?
Medium problem; use a coping skill or ask for help.