What Is...?
What is an emotion?
A feeling (that may cause us to act in a certain way)
When you feel pleased or satisfied, you may feel...
Happy
Haley just got "out" during the kickball game at recess. How do you think Haley feels? What can you do?
Sad, upset, mad. Tell her it is ok or tell her it is just a game
If your friend is annoying you, how should you tell them?
Tell them how you feel and/or ask for space
You want to talk to your classmate, but your teacher said that the class needs to work quietly.
Focus on your work and wait until you can (at lunch/recess.)
What is anxiety?
What we feel when we are worried
When you have nothing interesting to do, you may feel...
Bored
Dylan got an A+ on his test. How do you think Dylan feels? What can you do?
Happy, excited, proud. Tell him he did a good job.
If your friend is leaving you out / excluding you, what can you do?
Tell them how you feel and see if everything is okay
You're hungry, but you're in class and working on math.
Wait until lunch or until you get home, tell the teacher you're hungry and if you can have your snack, try to distract yourself until lunch time, etc.
What is a coping skill?
Things we can do to help us feel calm
When thing don't go as planned, you may feel...
Disappointed
Samantha shared that her cat died over the weekend. How do you think Samantha feels? What can you do?
Sad. Be empathetic. "I'm so sorry for your loss"
If your friend argues with you, what should you do?
Explain to them why you think or feel that way and let them know it is okay for you both to not agree
No one is coming up to you during recess.
Go up to someone you know and ask if they want to play something, talk to someone, join a group and ask if you can join.
What is empathy?
Understanding how someone else feels
When you are really worried, your heart races, your stomach or head hurt, you may feel...
Anxious
Kayden tripped and fell in front of the class. How do you think Kayden feels? What can you do?
Your friend only wants to play the game that is different than what you want to play. What can you do?
Try to come to an agreement, ask to take turns playing both games, or choose a different game
Your classmates are laughing at you because your shirt is on backwards.
Ignore it/laugh it off/tell them to not laugh because it's embarrassing and ask the teacher privately if you can go to the bathroom to change.
What is conflict resolution?
Being able to solve a problem in an appropriate way
Feelings that can make it hard to focus on school work are... (Name 3)
Silly, hungry, bored, tired, confused, excited, etc.
Mia is sitting by herself at recess and she is covering her face with her hands. How do you think Mia feels? What can you do?
Lonely, sad, anxious. Ask if she is okay, ask if she wants to talk about it.
What do you value in a friend? Name 3
Trustworthy, kind, helpful, similar interests, good listener, plays with me, etc.
A classmate is telling the rest of the class to not talk to you because you're weird. What can you do besides tell your teacher and parents?
Tell them to stop because that's mean, tell your classmates that they can make their own decisions, remind them about what you have in common, remind them of nice things you do, etc.