What Is
Stress?
Stress?
This word means when your body and brain feel tense or overwhelmed.
What is stress?
When you're sad or mad, you are feeling one of these.
What is an emotion?
Talking to a friend or grown-up when you’re upset is called...?
What is communicating?
Breathing slowly helps your brain and body...
What is calm down?
Show us with your face: What does someone look like when they’re stressed?
(Acting encouraged!)
Stress can sometimes be a good thing. True or false?
What is True?
Your stomach might hurt when you're nervous. This is a clue from your...
What is your body?
Name one adult you could talk to if you're feeling stressed.
What is a teacher (or parent, counselor, etc.)?
Name a fun activity that helps you relax.
What is coloring (or drawing, playing, etc.)?
As a group, show a yoga pose or movement that we learned!
(Child can pose like yoga, deep breath, etc.)
Name one thing that might cause stress at school.
What is a test (or homework, friend trouble, etc.)?
This feeling is common when something doesn’t go your way.
What is frustration?
What’s one way you can tell someone you’re upset without being mean or yelling?
What is using calm words or talking kindly?
This soft or cozy object might help comfort you.
What is a stuffed animal or blanket?
Make a “feelings face” and let others guess the emotion.
(Facial expression game)
Is all stress bad for us?
What is no? Some stress helps us grow.
True or false: It’s wrong to feel angry.
What is false?
Why is it helpful to talk about our feelings?
What is it helps us feel better and get help?
Going outside or moving your body can help you...
What is feel better or release stress?
Pretend you're helping a friend who’s upset. What do you say?
What is “I’m here for you” or “Do you want to talk?”
Name 2 ways your body might feel when you're stressed.
What are sweaty hands and fast heartbeat? (others okay too)
Name 3 feelings you might have when you're stressed.
What are anxious, sad, and angry? (or other valid answers)
What is one thing to do if someone tells you they are stressed?
What is listen and be kind?
Name 3 things you can do to calm down when you’re upset.
What are deep breaths, talk to someone, draw? (accept others)
Make up a 3-step routine for calming down. Show us!
(Creative coping strategy!)