Feelings & Emotions
Name a feeling you might have if someone takes something that belongs to you.
Mad, sad, disappointed, etc.
What would you do if someone is talking behind your back?
Talk to them politely, ask why they did it, tell a teacher if it keeps happening, etc.
What is the first thing to do if you have a problem with a friend?
Talk to them calmly about it.
Give an example of a kind word you could say to a friend.
"You’re a good friend,” “You’re really funny,” “I like playing with you,” etc.
What’s one thing you could say to make a new friend?
“Do you want to play with me?” or “Hi! My name is…”
What feeling do you get when someone says something nice about you?
Happy, proud, excited, etc.
If someone else takes the last piece of something you wanted, what could you do?
Ask if they’d share, let them have it this time, or take a deep breath and let it go.
Name one way to solve a problem where two people want to use the same toy.
Take turns, share it, or play together.
How can you thank someone who helps you with something hard?
"Thank you for helping me. That was really nice of you!”
How can you include someone who looks lonely at recess?
Invite them to play with you or ask if they want to join your group.
How can you tell if a friend is feeling sad?
They may be crying, look down, frown, or be quiet.
You see two friends fighting. What could you do to help them?
Calmly ask what happened, help them talk it out, tell a teacher if it’s serious.
What should you do if you don’t understand why someone is mad at you?
Ask them to explain calmly, listen to their side.
If someone says they’re not feeling good about themselves, what could you say to make them feel better?
“You’re great just the way you are!” “I think you’re awesome!” etc.
If you and a friend disagree on what game to play, what could you do?
Take turns choosing, combine the games, or agree on something new together.
Name two ways you can help yourself feel better when you're sad.
Talk to a friend, do something fun, take deep breaths, write about your feelings, etc.
What would you do if you felt left out at recess?
Ask to join, look for someone else to play with, or talk to a teacher if it keeps happening.
If you’re feeling frustrated, what’s one way to calm down before talking to someone?
Take deep breaths, count to ten, or walk away for a moment.
Name something nice you could say to a teacher who helped you with a problem.
“Thank you for helping me,” “You’re the best teacher,” “I appreciate your help,” etc.
Name two qualities that make someone a good friend.
Kindness, honesty, sharing, being a good listener, helpfulness, etc.
Describe a time you felt proud. Why did you feel that way?
(Personal answer from the student)
How would you handle it if you accidentally hurt someone’s feelings?
Apologize sincerely, ask if they’re okay, try to make it up to them.
Describe a time you solved a problem with a friend. What did you do?
(Personal answer from the student)
What’s one kind thing you could say to yourself when you’re having a hard time?
“I can do this,” “I’m doing my best,” “I am strong,” etc.
How do you show a friend that you care about them?
Spend time with them, listen to them, help them, share things with them, etc.