Knowing Myself (Self-Awareness)
You feel angry because someone cut in line. What is one feeling word to describe how you feel?
- I feel mad.
- That made me upset.
You feel mad and want to yell. What could you do instead?
- Take deep breaths
- Count to 10
- Get a drink of water
Your friend is crying. What’s something kind you could do?
- Ask if they’re okay
- Ask if they would want a hug
You’re about to tell a lie to stay out of trouble. What’s a better choice?
- Tell the truth, even if it’s hard.
You and your friend both want the same toy. What’s a way to share it?
- We can take turns
- Let’s play together.
You did something awesome — like finishing a hard puzzle. What could you say to yourself?
- I'm proud of myself
- I did it!
You're super excited but it's quiet time. What can you do to calm down?
- I can take deep breaths
- squeeze my hands together
You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What could you say or do?
- I could ask them to sit with me
- Say ‘Want to play?
You broke something at school by accident. What should you do?
- Tell an adult and say sorry
You’re playing a game and someone makes a mistake. What do you say?
- It’s okay! Everyone messes up sometimes
You're starting to feel nervous before a big test. How do you know you're nervous?
- My tummy feels weird
- My hands are sweaty
You messed up on a drawing and want to rip it. What’s a smart way to handle frustration?
- Try again
- Ask for help
Your friend looks frustrated. How can you tell?
They might have a frown or crossed arms.
- You see a kid being teased. What’s the kind and brave thing to do?
- Tell them to stop or get a grown-up
Your friend says something that hurt your feelings. How can you talk to them about it?
- I feel sad when you say that. Please don’t.
You’re having a hard day and don’t want to talk. Who could you tell that to?
I can tell my teacher, mom, dad, grandparent, school counselor, a trusted adult.
You’re feeling silly during class. What’s a good choice to help you stay focused?
- Use my calm body (take 3 deep breaths)
- Positive self talk (I can be calm right now)
- Use a fidget is available
- Tap your toes 10 times quietly
Someone celebrates a different holiday than you. How can you show respect?
- Ask questions kindly
- Say "That’s cool!"
You can’t decide which game to play at recess. What’s a fair way to decide?
- Pick with Rock-Paper-Scissors
- Take turns
You’re building something with a team and you have a different idea. What should you do?
- Let’s try both ideas
- Can we mix them?
You’re happy when your friend wins a game, even if you didn’t win. What’s that feeling called?
- That’s called being proud of someone
- It’s feeling happy for them
- Empathy
You want to play a game, but you need to wait your turn. What can you do while you wait?
- I can play quietly
- cheer for others.
Your friend says they’re scared to talk in class. What can you do to help?
- You can say, "You can do it!"
- "I’ll sit next to you"
You’re feeling tired and grumpy. What can help you make better choices?
- Take a break
- Drink water and rest
You and your class are working on a big project. What’s a way to help everyone succeed?
- Help your group and listen to others.