True or False
True or False. Communicating your feelings instead of keeping them inside is a positive way to handle your anger?
True! :)
If we know how we're feeling, we can communicate it in a healthy and safe way
Name 3 activities you can do alone
Draw, watch TV, play with toys
How does someone feel when they get a compliment?
Happy, proud, excited!
Smiling and laughing
Happy
Name 3 things we can do when we're upset
Walk away, breathing exercises, talk to someone
True or False. Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we go through
True! (:
Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive safe way.
How might you feel after taking a deep breath?
Calm, happy, relaxed.
If a friend is losing at a game, what can you say to encourage them?
"You can do it"
"Don't give up"
"You can win next time"
Eye brows pointed down/close together, lips tightly pressed together, fast heart rate
Anger
What is your favorite thing to do outside and why?
Examples: hide and seek, swinging on swing set, playing with friends
True or False: Stress can affect our body AND mind
True! (:
Sometimes when we're stressed or nervous we may get a tummy ache or headache.
What are emotional triggers? Give me an example.
People, things or events that cause big emotions and feelings.
Example: Noisy environments
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
You can listen to them, play with them, try to cheer them up
What is an emotion?
Emotions are strong, temporary feelings that happen inside your body and mind in response to things around you.
I go out to recess to play but no one wants to play with me. I ask some kids but they say no. How might I feel and what can I do to feel better?
Sad, mad, disappointed, frustrated, lonely.
I can talk with a teacher/adult, deep breathing techniques, sensory toys, play an independent game, taking a break.
True or False: Not everyone gets angry
False!
Everyone gets angry and it is okay to feel angry. It is how we handle the anger that is important.
What is self awareness?
Knowing yourself and what you think, feel, and believe.
A good way to start a conversation when you don't know someone well is to ...
Introduce yourself and ask them their name.
What is a feeling that someone may feel when someone is talking over them
Annoyed, frustrated, bothered, mad
List three ways you can cope with stress or negative feelings.
Talk to a friend, listen to music, draw, deep breathing
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to scream and yell when you lose.
False!
It's okay to feel angry inside but not ok to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
Where do we feel stress in our bodies?
Stomach ache, fast breathing, headache, sweating, chest pain
Tell me about a time that you were a good friend
Thanks for sharing! (:
What feeling may result in shaky hands or voice, biting nails, sweating.
Anxious, worried or nervous
You keep trying to do a math problem and feel frustrated because it isn't correct. What can you do?
Take a break and try again, take deep breaths, raise your hand and ask for help.