Monster Emotions
Your heart beats fast and your palms get sweaty when you enter a dark haunted house. What emotion might you be feeling?
Scared (or Anxious / Nervous)
When a mummy feels overwhelmed, taking a deep breath in through the nose and blowing out slowly through the mouth is called what?
Belly breathing (or Deep breathing)
A new ghost student is standing by themselves at recess during a Halloween game. What is one kind thing you can say to them?
"Do you want to play with us?" or "Hi, what's your name?" or something similar
You see a big bowl of candy on a porch that says "Please take ONE." What is the responsible choice to make?
Take only one piece so there is enough left for other kids.
A witch is hiding behind a tree with her arms folded and looking away from the group. Is she feeling included or left out?
Left out.
Frankenstein’s monster stomps his feet and clenches his fists because his tower fell down. What emotion is he showing?
Anger (or Frustration)
You are feeling scared by a scary costume. Name one thing in the room you can focus on to help yourself feel safe again.
A trusted teacher/adult, a friend, or a familiar safe object.
Your friend is wearing a costume that looks different from everyone else's. What is a supportive complement you could give them?
"I like how creative your costume is!" or "That's awesome!" or something similar
You feel so excited to show off your costume that you want to run ahead of your group into the street. What should you do instead to stay safe?
Stop, look both ways, and stay with an adult or your group.
A ghost is laughing loudly and jumping up and down after getting a favorite treat. How do you know they are feeling happy?
By their body language (jumping) and sound (laughing/smiling).
A skeleton is sitting alone at lunch and looking down at the floor. How might the skeleton be feeling?
Lonely (or Sad / Left out)
Count to this number slowly in your head before reacting when a witch makes you feel frustrated.
10 (or 5)
Two vampires both want to play with the same plastic pumpkin. What are two fair ways they can solve this problem?
Take turns, set a timer, play with it together, or flip a coin.
A classmate is wearing a mask that makes it hard for them to see and they trip. Instead of laughing, what should you do?
Ask if they are okay and help them up.
Why might a 3rd grader choose not to wear a Halloween costume to school?
They might feel shy, uncomfortable in costumes, not celebrate Halloween, or forgot.
A ghost sees a huge bowl of candy and feels super excited, but also a little jittery and unable to sit still. What is another word for feeling excited and nervous at the same time?
Overwhelmed (or Eager / Anxious)
Instead of screaming when something startles you, what is a quiet "self-talk" phrase you can say in your mind?
"I am safe," "It's just a costume," or "I can handle this." or additional phrase
A friend tells you they don't like loud noises at the school parade. How can you be a supportive friend to them?
Walk with them in a quieter area, offer to hold their hand, or tell a teacher if they need help.
Someone gives you a treat you don't like. What is a polite way to respond?
Smile and say "Thank you" anyway.
You think a haunted maze is super fun, but your partner is pulling back and holding your arm tightly. What are their body cues telling you?
They are scared or uncomfortable and want to slow down or leave.
True or False: It is totally okay to feel scared on Halloween, even if your friends are having fun.
True! All feelings are okay and normal.
A werewolf feels his body getting tight and angry. Name two physical things he can do to calm his body down safely.
Squeeze his hands into fists then release, take a walk, drink water, or ask for a break.
What does it mean to show empathy when a classmate accidentally drops their trick-or-treat bag and breaks their treats?
Understanding how sad they feel and offering to help them pick it up or share with them.
You really want to eat all your trick-or-treat candy as soon as you get home, but your parent says to wait until after dinner. How can you practice self-control?
Put the candy bag out of sight, do a distracting activity, or remind yourself you can enjoy it after dinner.
Why is it important to ask "Are you okay?" if a friend suddenly goes quiet during a loud Halloween event?
Because being quiet can mean they are overwhelmed, scared, or need a break.