Name That Feeling
You feel your heart race and your hands sweat before a big test. What feeling is this?
Anxiety / nervousness
What is one strategy you can use when you feel overwhelmed in class?
Deep breathing / taking a break
What should you do first if you and a friend have a disagreement?
Talk calmly / listen
What does having a growth mindset mean?
Believing you can improve with effort
You see a classmate sitting alone at lunch. What is a kind choice?
Invite them to join
You didn’t make the team, and you feel heavy and want to cry. What emotion is this?
Sadness / disappointment
Name a calming technique that uses your senses.
5-4-3-2-1 grounding / listening to music
Why is saying “I feel…” better than blaming?
It avoids conflict and shows respect
Which phrase shows a growth mindset: “I can’t do this” or “I can’t do this yet”?
“I can’t do this yet”
A friend dares you to break a rule. What should you do?
Say no / make a safe choice
You just accomplished something difficult and feel proud. What feeling is this?
Pride
Why is counting slowly helpful when you are upset?
It helps slow your body and mind
What is one way to show empathy to a friend?
Listening / understanding their feelings
How can mistakes help you learn?
They show what to improve
Someone spreads a rumor about you. What is the best response?
Talk to a trusted adult / stay calm
Someone keeps interrupting you, and you feel tense and annoyed. What feeling is this?
Frustration / anger
What can taking a short walk help with?
Reducing stress / calming emotions
What should you do if a friend hurts your feelings?
Communicate respectfully / ask for help
What should you do when something feels challenging?
Keep trying / ask for help
You are feeling angry during group work. What should you do?
Take a break / use calm words
You are laughing and smiling while hanging out with friends. What feeling is this?
Happiness / joy
What is a healthy way to release anger?
Exercise / journaling / talking to someone
What makes a friendship healthy?
Trust / kindness / respect
Why is effort important for success?
Effort leads to improvement
You forgot your homework and feel embarrassed. What is a responsible choice?
Be honest / talk to the teacher