Name That Emotion
You might feel this way if
The person sitting next to you is repeatedly tapping their pencil on their desk despite you asking them to stop.
Annoyed, frustrated, overwhelmed
True or False
Journaling is a helpful coping strategy
TRUE!
A group of students is assigned to a project but one member does not contribute.
Find at least two perspectives to describe what could be going on. How can you show empathy?
Perspective 1: One member may be feeling frustrated that another member is not contributing.
Perspective 2: One member may feel shy and anxious about contributing.
Person 1 can show empathy by asking if there are other ways that person 2 may feel more comfortable contributing to the project.
The person next to you keeps poking you with a pencil during silent reading time. It is bothering you. What can you do?
1. Let the person know how it makes you feel (i.e., "please stop poking me, it's bothering me")
2. If the poking continues, tell a teacher.
True or False
Our brains serve as a map for showing us how we learn and why we behave the way we do.
True
You might feel this way if
You get to go to your favorite park after school with your friends
Excited, thrilled, happy
True or False
Every person uses the same coping strategies to manage strong emotions.
False - people benefit from different coping strategies depending on their needs.
A student falls asleep in class.
Find at least two perspectives (student and teacher) to describe what could be going on. How can you show empathy?
Perspective 1: The student may have had a poor night's sleep or is not feeling well, making them very tired at school.
Perspective 2: The teacher may feel frustrated, sad or worried about the student who fell asleep in class.
The teacher can show empathy by asking the student if anything is going on. The student can show empathy by listening, understanding the perspective, and problem-solving with the teacher.
You ask to sit with a friend at lunch but she says the seat is already saved for someone else. What can you do?
1. Ask if the three of you can sit together as a group.
2. If the friend continues to be exclusive, let a teacher know so they can help!
True or False
The Hippocampus helps us stay focused and ready to learn
False - the Prefrontal Cortex helps us stay focused and ready to learn.
You might feel this way if
You are doing your favorite activity while listening to calming music
Calm, relaxed, peaceful
Name one coping strategy you find beneficial and explain why.
Answers vary
Two friends are arguing over what to play at recess.
Find at least two perspectives to describe what could be going on. How can you show empathy?
Perspective 1: One student may want to play soccer.
Perspective 2: One student may want to play basketball.
The students can show empathy by listening to each other's perspective and coming up with a compromise for what to play.
You see kids playing with the blocks you want to play with at recess. What can you do?
1. Wait until they are finished playing and then take a turn.
2. Ask if you can join them.
What is the area of our brain, located right behind our foreheads, that helps us control our decision-making?
The Prefrontal Cortex
You might feel this way if
You got home late from traveling and you did not sleep well
True or False -
The same coping strategy can be used to manage emotions in different zones (i.e., you can use deep breathing when you are in the yellow and red zones).
True
There is a new student in class and they haven't said a word to anyone.
Find at least two perspectives to describe what could be going on. How can you show empathy?
Perspective 1: The new student may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed about being in a new school environment.
Perspective 2: Another student may be feeling hurt that the new student is not talking to them or showing interest in becoming a friend.
Student 2 can show empathy by offering to help student 1 adjust to a new school environment.
The person next to you in class keeps trying to look at your paper during a test. What do you do?
Do not let them look at your paper, instead, move seats if it is possible or ask a teacher for help.
What is the part of the brain that controls our emotions?
The Amygdala
You might feel this way if
You are starting at a new school and don't know anyone
Nervous, worried, anxious, shy
Name three coping strategies
Answers vary
After learning a new skill in art class, a student bangs their hands on the table and puts their head down.
Find at least two perspectives to describe what could be going on. How can you show empathy?
Perspective 1: the student may be feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by the new skill that may feel challenging for them.
Perspective 2: the teacher may be feeling frustrated by the disruption that the student has caused in class.
The teacher can offer her help on the skill if the student is feeling frustrated, and the student can apologize to the teacher for the classroom disruption.
You see your friend whispering to someone else and looking at you. When you walk over, they stop talking. What can you do?
1. Let the friends know how it makes you feel (i.e. "I feel sad when you whisper and look at me because it makes me feel like you are talking about me behind my back. Can you please stop or include me in the conversation?)
2. If the whispering continues, tell a teacher!
What is the part of the brain that stores our memories?
The Hippocampus