Identifying Emotions
content, cheery, joyful, merry, excited, glad, etc...
What is the meaning of empathy?
The ability to be aware of the feelings of others and imagine what it might be like to be in their position
What bites with no teeth?
Frost
You are having a bad day and yell at your friend during lunch. Now they aren't talking to you and seem down the rest of the day. How do you handle this in a positive way?
Answers vary (apologize in-person or call them after school, etc...)
What is a coping skill?
Coping skills are strategies we use to manage feelings and handle stress.
I do not understand this assignment at all! I feel....
Answers vary (frustrated, upset, angry, disappointed, etc...)
How can you show empathy to a friend when they are feeling angry?
Answers vary (talk to them about it, give them some space, share your snack, etc...)
When I grow I get closer to the ground.
An icicle
Your sibling won't stop coming into your room and messing with your stuff! How do you handle this in a positive way?
Answers vary (talk to a parent or another adult, ask your sibling nicely to stop, etc...)
What is one thing you can do to feel more calm when you are feeling angry?
Answers vary (deep breaths, count to ten, take a break, etc...)
Another word for "angry"
mad, annoyed, bitter, enraged, furious, heated, etc...
How do you like for people to show you empathy?
Answers vary (ask me how I'm doing, give me a hug, do a fun activity with me, etc...)
What does a snowman eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes
You just lost your softball game and a player from the other team comes up to you and starts saying mean things about your team. How do you handle this in a positive way?
Answers vary (tell your coach or another adult, walk away, etc...)
Why is deep breathing a helpful coping strategy?
This relaxation exercise can help improve your ability to focus and better handle your emotions by lowering your heart rate, allowing your muscles to relax, and calming your mind and body.
My friend has not called me back all day. He should have arrived home by now. I feel...
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Sympathy involves understanding someone's emotions from our perspective and empathy involves feeling their emotions from their perspective.
What do snowmen eat for lunch?
Icebergers
You have three tests coming up, basketball practice after school and you have to practice for your upcoming band concert. You are starting to feel stressed and overwhelmed. How do you handle this in a positive way?
Answers vary (ask an adult for help, self-care, make a schedule for your time, etc...)
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
Answers vary (yelling at someone, hitting someone, keeping emotions bottled up, etc...)
Another word for "calm."
How could you show empathy through a text or direct message?
Answers vary (positive emojis, encouraging messages, funny memes, asking questions, etc...)
What does a gingerbread man put on his bed?
A cookie sheet!
One of your friends has been very quiet, not responding to your texts or calls and seems sad at school. How do you handle this in a positive way?
Answers vary (ask them if they would like to talk, talk to a school counselor or parent about your worries for your friend, etc...)
Everyone's coping skills are a bit different based on what works for them. What are your top three coping skills?
Answers vary (deep breathing, drawing, reading, going for a walk, etc...)