How Are They Feeling?

What Should You Do?
Facial Clues

Body Language

Situations at School

100

Your friend is frowning and has tears in their eyes.

Sad

100

You walk into class and everyone is quiet and reading.

Sit down and read quietly too

100

A person’s face is smiling.

Happy

100

Someone has their arms crossed and is tapping their foot.

Frustrated or impatient

100

People are working hard on a group project

Join in and get to work
200

Someone is smiling and jumping up and down.

Excited/happy

200

Your friend looks sad during rec/leisure. 

Ask if they’re okay or play with them

200

Their eyes are wide and their mouth is open in a round shape.

Surprised or shocked

200

They are facing away from the group and not talking.

Shy or left out

200

The job coach is smiling and saying “Great job!”

Smile and say "thank you"

300

A classmate has their arms crossed and is looking away.

Angry/upset

300

Your boss looks serious and is giving directions.

Listen carefully and be quiet

300

They’re frowning and their eyebrows are down.

Mad or upset

300

They are bouncing and clapping their hands.

Excited

300

A friend wins a game.

Cheer for them

400

Your teacher is using a loud voice and waving her arms.

Frustrated

400

You’re in a group and someone else is talking.

Wait your turn and listen

400

Their lips are turned down and their eyes look watery.

Sad

400

They are slumped in their chair and not looking up.

Tired or sad

400

A classmate has an outburst and starts yelling.

Be calm and mind your own business

500

A friend is quiet, looking down, and not playing with anyone.

Lonely/left out

500

A classmate is embarassed after they made a mistake.

Comfort them
500

Rolling their eyes

annoyed

500
They are pulling on their hair and chewing on their lip

Nervous/worried

500

Your group is working together, but someone feels left out.

Invite them to help or share their ideas