Feelings
First
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What feeling do you have when you smile and laugh?
What is Happy?
What can you do when you feel really mad?
(Breathe, walk away, ask for help)
Maybe talk to a friend or someone who will listen.
What does it mean to be a good listener?
(Eyes on speaker, mouth quiet)
What do you say when you want to join a game?
“Can I play too?”
What should you do if you see someone breaking a rule?
Tell an adult, stay safe!
Show me your “angry face”! What helps when you feel this way?
Taking deep breaths
Sitting and calming my own body
What’s one way to calm your body?
Squeeze a stress ball, count to 10, Belly Breaths
If your friend is crying, what could you say?
“Are you okay?” or “I’m here for you”
How do you feel when someone shares with you?
Happy, excited, thankful
Which is the better choice: yelling or using calm words?
Using calm words
What does it mean to be proud of yourself?
When you feel good about something you did
Pretend your body is a balloon full of mad air. How can we let it out?
(Breathe out slowly)
What’s one way to show kindness to someone new at school?
Say hi, ask to play.
What should you do if you hurt someone’s feelings?
Apologize. Say sorry and mean it.
If your friend wants to break a rule, what could you say?
“No thanks, I want to make a good choice.”
Name three feelings you’ve had this week.
Any valid answers: sad, excited, calm, etc.
True or False: It’s okay to feel upset, but not okay to hurt others.
True.
Act out how your face looks when someone shares good news with you.
(Big smile, clapping, jumping up and down etc.)
What makes someone a good friend?
Kind, honest, fun to play with.
What happens when you make a kind choice?
(People trust you, feel safe, feel happy)
What are some ways your body tells you that you’re nervous or scared?
My heart beats fast, my hands get sweaty, my tummy feels funny.
I feel shakey
I want to hide or run away
Can you teach us your favorite way to calm down when you're upset? Show or tell us!
Some sample answers:
Belly breathing, counting, talking to a teacher, and hugging a stuffed animal.
Listening to calm music
Your classmate looks sad at lunch and is sitting alone. What can you do to help them feel better?
Ask them to sit with me, give a compliment, and say something kind.
Say, "Are you okay?"
Give a kind compliment like " I like your shirt."
Two friends are fighting over a toy. What would be a kind and fair way to solve the problem?
Take turns, use a timer, ask a teacher for help, or discuss it with a friend.
Say, "Let's play together."
Play Rock, Paper, Scissors for a winner!
You broke something on accident. What is the responsible thing to do next?
Tell the truth, say sorry, help clean it up, and ask how to fix it.