Feelings Detective
You feel like smiling, laughing, and having fun. What feeling are you having?
Happy
What is one thing you can do to help yourself calm down when you're upset?
Examples include taking deep breaths, counting to 10, taking a break, or squeezing a stress ball.
What are two things a good friend does?
Examples include being kind, listening, sharing, helping others, being honest, and including others.
What is one thing you have learned in therapy?
Examples include coping skills, how to talk about feelings, problem-solving, calming strategies, or communication skills.
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Your heart is beating fast before the first day of school. What feeling might you be having?
Nervous or Anxious
True or False: Taking slow, deep breaths helps your brain and body calm down.
True
True or False: A good friend always agrees with you.
False
True or False: It is okay to have big feelings.
True!
What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow?
Green
Your best friend moves away, and you miss them a lot. What feeling are you having?
Sad
Name three healthy coping skills you could use when you feel worried or stressed.
Examples include talking to a trusted adult, drawing, taking deep breaths, listening to music, going for a walk, reading, stretching, or using positive self-talk.
Your friend wants to play soccer, but you want to play basketball. What is the best way to solve the problem?
Take turns choosing, play both games, or find a game you both enjoy.
Finish the sentence: Thoughts, feelings, and ________ are all connected.
Behaviors (or actions)
In Minecraft, what do you need to mine diamonds?
A. Wooden Pickaxe
B. Stone Pickaxe
C. Iron Pickaxe
D. Gold Pickaxe
C. Iron Pickaxe (or better)
You studied hard for a test but didn't get the grade you wanted. You feel like giving up. What feeling are you having?
Disappointed or frustrated
You are getting frustrated because a game is hard. What is the BEST thing to do first?
A. Throw the game
B. Yell at everyone
C. Take a break and try again later
D. Quit forever
C. Take a break and try again later.
Your friend tells you they are being bullied at school. What should you do?
Listen, support them, encourage them to tell a trusted adult, or tell a trusted adult yourself if they need help.
If you make a mistake, what is the best thing to do?
A. Give up
B. Pretend it never happened
C. Learn from it and try again
D. Blame someone else
C. Learn from it and try again.
Would You Rather:
• Live in Minecraft for a week
• Live in a Roblox world for a week
• Live in the Marvel Universe for a week
Why?
Your friend/sibling accidentally breaks your favorite toy. You feel angry, but you stop, take deep breaths, and choose to talk instead of yell. What feeling did you manage in a healthy way?
Anger or frustration
Your friend says something that hurts your feelings. Instead of yelling or walking away, what are two healthy ways you could handle the situation?
Examples include:
• Tell your friend how you feel using kind words.
• Take a few deep breaths first.
• Walk away to calm down and come back later.
• Talk to a trusted adult if you need help.
• Use an "I feel..." statement.
Name four qualities of a healthy friendship.
Examples include:
• Kindness
• Honesty
• Respect
• Trust
• Good communication
• Including others
• Helping each other
• Being supportive
Think back to this summer or last school year. Name one coping skill or lesson you learned in therapy that you want to keep using during the upcoming school year.
Examples include deep breathing, positive self-talk, asking for help, taking breaks, using "I feel" statements, or identifying emotions.
Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet dinosaur?
Why?