Big Feelings
A kid feels mad and yells.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Feelings are loud and in charge.
A kid lines up quietly because the teacher said so.
Answer: š¦ Rational Mind
Why: The brain is following rules.
A kid grabs a toy because they want it now.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Wanting something fast controls the action.
A kid feels mad and takes a deep breath.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: The feeling is noticed and calmed.
A kid loses a game and starts yelling.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Big feelings take over after losing.
A kid feels sad but keeps following the rules quietly.
Answer: š¦ Rational Mind
Why: Thinking brain is in charge, feelings are pushed away.
A kid feels nervous about class and asks for help.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings are noticed and help is used.
A kid wants a turn and asks nicely.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings and words are used together.
A kid follows rules but ignores how they feel.
Answer: š¦ Rational Mind
Why: Thinking brain only.
A kid loses a game and quietly follows the rules anyway.
Answer: š¦ Rational (Thinking) Mind
Why: The brain is focused on rules, not feelings.
A kid feels angry and takes a deep breath before talking.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings and thinking work together.
A kid feels frustrated and rips their paper.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Frustration takes over the body.
A kid waits their turn because those are the rules.
Answer: š¦ Rational Mind
Why: The brain is thinking about rules.
A kid notices their feelings and chooses a safe action.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings and thinking work together.
A kid loses a game, feels sad, and takes a deep breath.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings are noticed and calmed.
A kid feels excited and runs without looking.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Big feelings make the body act fast.
A kid finishes work even though they feel tired and upset.
Answer: š¦ Rational Mind
Why: Thinking brain stays in charge.
A kid gets mad and stops talking to their friend.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Anger controls the choice.
A kid yells when something feels unfair.
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Big feelings take over.
A kid makes a mistake and says, āIām bad at everything!ā
Answer: š„ Emotional Mind
Why: Feelings are controlling thoughts.
A kid feels really upset, pauses, and chooses to ask for help.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings are noticed and a safe choice is made.
A kid feels overwhelmed at school, takes a break, then goes back to work.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: The kid listens to feelings and still makes a smart choice.
A kid feels left out, tells a friend how they feel, and listens too.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: Feelings and thinking are shared safely.
A kid feels angry, uses words, and finds a solution.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: The kid pauses and chooses a helpful action.
A kid makes a mistake, feels frustrated, and tries again or asks for help.
Answer: š© Wise Mind
Why: The kid notices feelings and chooses a helpful next step.