Emotions & Feelings
They might have tears, a frown, or a quiet voice.
How can you tell someone is sad?
Taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or walking away.
"What are things you can do when you feel mad?"
A person who listens, helps others, and is kind.
"What makes a good friend?"
Staying calm and saying, "Excuse me, I was here first."
"What should you do if someone cuts in line?"
The color of the sky.
"What is blue?"
Their stomach feels weird, their heart beats fast, or their hands shake.
"What does your body feel like when you're nervous?"
Listening to music, drawing, or squeezing a stress ball.
"What are some coping skills that don’t involve talking?"
Sitting with them, asking them to play, or inviting them into a game.
"What can you do if you see someone sitting alone at lunch?"
Admitting a mistake, saying "I'm sorry," and trying to fix it.
"What is the best way to handle making a mistake?"
The animal that says "moo."
"What is a cow?"
Excited, embarrassed, frustrated, scared, and confused.
"What are emotions besides happy and sad?"
Hugging a stuffed animal, talking to someone, or playing a game.
"What is a way to feel better when overwhelmed?"
"You're really fun to be around!" and "I'm glad you're my friend!"
"What are nice things to say to a friend?"
Taking turns choosing a game or playing rock-paper-scissors.
"What can you do if you and a friend want to play different games?"
The name of the planet we live on.
"What is Earth?"
They cross their arms, make an angry face, or sigh loudly.
"What are ways to tell if someone is frustrated?"
Journaling, exercising, stretching, or listening to calm sounds.
"What can you do if deep breathing isn’t helping you calm down?"
Helping them talk it out, reminding them to take turns, or suggesting a game they both like.
"What can you do to help if two friends are arguing?"
Talking it out, listening to each other's feelings, and finding a compromise.
"What is a way to fix a problem with a friend?"
The number of legs a spider has.
"What is eight?"
Shame, jealousy, and guilt.
"What are emotions that can be hard to talk about?"
Stretching, taking deep breaths, or using a grounding technique.
"What are ways to calm down without using words?"
Smiling, giving a high five, holding the door open, or helping someone carry something.
"What are ways to show kindness without using words?"
Asking them to stop nicely, setting a boundary, or telling a teacher if it keeps happening.
"What can you do if someone keeps taking your pencils without asking?"
The fastest land animal.
"What is a cheetah?"