Impulse Control
What is one thing you can do before reacting when you feel mad?
Count to 5, take a deep breath, squeeze a stress ball, etc.
Name one body clue that tells you anger is starting.
Fast heartbeat, tight fists, loud voice, red face, etc
What is one coping tool you can use when you feel overwhelmed at school?
Ask for a break, use fidget, take breaths, etc
What’s the first step in solving a problem?
Notice what happened / Identify the problem.
Who is Ash’s first Pokémon?
Pikachu
What is the DBT skill that means “Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully”?
STOP skill
Bonus (Practice for +200 points): Show me how you would use the STOP skill right now if someone was being mean to you.
What tool helps you measure how strong your anger is?
Anger Thermometer
What breathing strategy can you use to calm down?
Square breathing, balloon breathing, etc.
Bonus (Practice for +200 points): Let’s do one round of Square Breathing together (inhale–hold–exhale–hold). Afterward, say one feeling word you notice.
If you’re about to hit, what’s one choice you can make instead?
Walk away, use words, tell an adult, etc
Bonus (Practice for +200 points): Role-play: Pretend you’re upset because a friend cut in line. Show me two choices you could make that would solve the problem without aggression.
Which Pokémon is known for falling asleep anywhere, anytime?
Snorlax
True or False: Acting on the first impulse always helps you solve a problem.
False
If your “anger number” is at an 8, what is one safe way to calm down?
Walk away, ask for space, deep breathing, squeeze ball, etc
Bonus (Practice for +200 points): Act out what your body feels like when your “anger thermometer” is at a 3, then at an 8.
True or False: Everyone feels angry sometimes.
True
What question helps you think ahead before acting?
“What will happen if I do this?”
This Pokémon is famous for evolving into many different forms depending on conditions.
Eevee
What can you say to yourself instead of yelling when you feel upset?
“I need a break,” “Can we talk later,” etc.
True or False: Ignoring anger will always make it go away.
False
What’s one positive way to let someone know how you feel without being aggressive?
Use “I statements,” ask for help, share feelings calmly, etc.
Fill in the blanks: Stop → Think → ____ → Do it
Choose a safe solution
True or False: Charizard is a Fire/Dragon type.
False — Fire/Flying in the main games
What is one long-term consequence of not controlling your impulses?
Losing trust, getting into trouble at school/home, hurting relationships, etc
What hidden feelings might show up underneath anger?
Sadness, fear, embarrassment, loneliness, frustration, etc.
What’s one value-based reason to practice coping skills instead of acting on impulses?
Helps me keep friends, reach goals, stay out of trouble, feel proud of myself, etc.
What’s one way to solve a conflict where both people get part of what they want?
Compromise / Win–Win Solution
Which Pokémon is known as the “Emotion Pokémon,” symbolizing feelings and connections?
Mewtwo or Sylveon — depending on version; Sylveon is tied to bonds/emotions in lor