Communication
What is it called when you share your feeling(s) with someone and explain why you feel that way?
An "I feel" statement
What is it called when you inhale for 5 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds, and repeat?
Deep breathing
If your friend high-fives you when you walk into class, you might feel ___________.
Happy/loved
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You bump into someone while walking in the hallway.
Good: saying "excuse me," or apologizing
Bad: saying "move" or "get out of my way"
What message might you be sending if you sit up straight and look someone in the eye while they're telling you a story?
You are listening / paying attention
*WORTH DOUBLE POINTS!!!*
How many feelings can a person feel at a time?
An unlimited amount!
What is it called when you are angry and choose to walk away to cool down rather than yell at the other person?
Taking a break
If your friend invites you to their birthday party at the trampoline park, you might feel _________.
Excited
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line.
Good: "hey, I think you just cut me in line - can I have my space back please?" - letting it go if you aren't in a hurry - asking an adult for help if you feel yourself becoming angry and out of control
Bad: "hey, that's my spot" and shoving the person back - getting involved in a loud argument
What message might you be sending if your arms are crossed and you're tapping your foot while talking to someone?
You are irritated/defensive/annoyed/angry/impatient
If you are feeling VERY angry, what should you do before talking about it with the person who upset you?
Take a break to cool down, use coping skills
What is a small, squishy object that you can play with when stressed/bored/upset called?
A fidget toy
If you can't go to your friend's birthday party because you caught the flu, you might feel _____________.
Sad/disappointed
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You're playing with your friend and they are not doing what you want them to be doing.
Good: ask yourself, "do I need to be in charge right now?" - asking them politely to do something else and explaining why you think so
Bad: getting bossy, yelling at them, pushing/hitting/kicking
What message might you be sending if you are jumping up and down, smiling, and clapping your hands?
You are excited / very happy
Use an "I feel" statement for this example:
Your friend promised to be your partner for a group activity. Once the activity starts, you notice that your friend chooses someone else as their partner instead.
I feel [sad/upset/mad/disappointed/frustrated] because you promised to be my partner, then picked someone else.
What is it called when you write down your thoughts/feelings?
Journaling
If your sister comes into your room uninvited and won't leave when you ask her to, you might feel __________.
Angry/frustrated/annoyed
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your mom yells at you for something your sister did.
Good: wait for your mom to stop speaking before calmly explaining what happened
Bad: yelling back, throwing a tantrum
What message might you be sending if you are sitting against a wall with your arms crossed over your knees and your head is down?
You are sad/upset
Use an "I feel" statement in this example:
Your parent grounds you for breaking a plate, even though you weren't the one who broke it.
I feel [sad/upset/confused/frustrated] because I'm not the one who broke the plate.
List 3 ways that you can let out anger without causing harm yourself or others.
Move your body, talk about it, write it down, draw, breathe, hit something soft (pillow/stuffy/etc.).
You walk into class and hear your teacher announce a surprise spelling test that you haven't studied for. You might feel __________.
Worried/scared/anxious
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your friend accidentally breaks your toy.
Good: feeling disappointed but keeping emotions under control, asking an adult to help you fix it, asking your friend to please be more careful in the future
Bad: yelling at your friend, throwing the broken toy
What message might you be sending if you are doing something else, avoiding eye contact, and not responding while someone is talking to you?
You are ignoring them / not paying attention