What does your body do?
Show and name what your body does when you feel angry.
clenched teeth, furrowed eyebrows, tight hands and body, narrowed eyes, heavy breathing etc...
When someone believes you will do the right thing and can rely on you.
Trusted
What do you do when you are mad?
Yell, Frown, Outburst etc.
A kid is feeling lonely and disappointed at school after a friend doesn't include them in their group during recess. What is a helpful and an unhelpful way for the kid to express their feelings?
Give an example of a kid who is a little angry, medium angry, and very angry
Show and say what your body/face might do when you feel sad.
small/closed eyes, head in hands, frown, slumped shoulders, crying, etc...
When you feel sure of yourself and feel like you know what you are doing.
Confident
What does your body look like when you're happy?
Smile, Laugh, etc.
A kid is feeling confused and overwhelmed when they are doing homework at their house. What is a helpful and an unhelpful way for the kid to express their feelings?
Give an example of a kid who is a little sad, medium sad, and very sad.
Show and tell what your body/face does when you are excited or surprised.
big open smile, wide eyes, open mouth, gasp, withdrawing or closed posture, fast heartbeat, etc...
When you feel like you have to do something because others expect or want you to do it.
Pressured
What do you do when you are sad?
Cry, Frown, Yell, etc
A kid is feeling accepted and trusted after making new friends at his first day of summer camp. What is a helpful and an unhelpful way for the kid to express their feelings?
Give an example of a kid who is a little happy, medium happy, and very happy.
Show and tell what your body does when you feel scared.
big eyes, open mouth, fast heartbeat, shaking hands etc...
When you feel like you did something wrong on purpose or broke a rule.
Guilty
What do you do when you feel scared?
Scream, jump, racing heart, look for help
A kid is feeling jealous and annoyed when they go to play at a friends house and see that their best friend got a lot of present for their birthday. What is a helpful and an unhelpful way for the kid to express their feelings?
Give an example of a kid who is a little scared, medium scared, and very scared.
Show and tell what your body does when you feel worried.
look down, trouble paying attention, trouble sleeping, fast heart beat, shaking
You feel like someone is powerful and you do what they want so they don't get mad at you.
threatened
What do you do when you feel embarrassed?
Face turns red, feel sweaty, want to hide
A kid is feeling intimidated and helpless as adults in their home are yelling at each other. What is a helpful and an unhelpful way for the kid to express their feelings?
Give an example of a kid who is a little anxious, medium anxious, and very anxious.