Stress & Anger
What does stress do to your body?
It makes your heart beat faster and can make it hard to think.
What does “fight or flight” mean?
It’s how our body reacts when it feels scared or angry.
What emotion do you feel when something exciting happens?
Happy (accept excitement or joy too)
What’s a calming tool you can use when angry?
Deep breathing
You lost your favorite toy. What emotion might you feel?
Sad, mad, or frustrated (kids explain)
What happens when we don’t control our anger?
We might say or do something we regret.
When you feel threatened, what two things might your body do?
Fight (stand up for yourself) or flight (run away)
What emotion might you feel if you lost a toy?
Sad
Name a way to calm down without hurting others
Counting to 10
Someone laughed at you when you made a mistake.
Embarrassed, angry, or hurt
What part of the body doesn’t work well when we’re angry?
The brain
Where does blood go when you’re scared or angry?
To your arms and legs, not your brain.
What emotion might you feel if someone scared you?
Fear
True or False: It’s okay to walk away when you feel too upset.
True
You got a big surprise party.
Excited, happy, or nervous
What’s one thing you can do when you start to feel angry?
Take deep breaths (Accept other coping strategies too)
What are signs your body is in fight-or-flight mode?
Fast heartbeat, sweaty palms, shaky hands
What emotion comes from being treated unfairly?
Anger
What’s something you can tell yourself when stressed?
“I can handle this” or “I need a break”
Your best friend didn’t talk to you all day.
Lonely, worried, or confused
Why is it important to understand our emotions?
So we can make better choices and stay in control
How can recognizing fight or flight help us?
It helps us pause and choose how to respond, not react
Can we feel more than one emotion at the same time?
Yes!
What hobby or activity helps you calm down?
Open-ended (e.g., drawing, reading, walking)
You tried something new and everyone clapped for you.
Proud, happy, or surprised