Emotional Management for Kids

What is an emotion you feel when you are happy?

• Anger

• Joy

• Fear

• Sadness

How can you tell when someone is angry?

• Smiling and laughing

• Calm and relaxed posture

• Speaking softly and gently

• Signs of anger include tense body language, frowning, shouting, and aggressive behavior.

What should you do when you feel angry?

• Ignore your feelings and move on

• Yell at someone to release your anger

• Keep everything bottled up inside

• Take deep breaths, identify the cause, and express your feelings constructively.

Why is it important to understand how others feel?

• Understanding others' feelings is irrelevant to personal success.

• It is important to understand how others feel to foster empathy and improve relationships.

• It is only important in professional settings, not personal ones.

• It helps to manipulate others for personal gain.

How can you show empathy to a friend who is sad?

• Ignore their feelings and change the subject

• Tell them to cheer up and move on

• Suggest they handle it alone without support

• Listen actively, validate their feelings, offer support, and be present.

What is a good way to resolve a disagreement with a classmate?

• Yell at the classmate until they agree

• Ignore the classmate and walk away

• Listen actively, communicate respectfully, seek common ground, and consider mediation if necessary.

• Blame the classmate for the disagreement

How does feeling good about yourself help you in school?

• It leads to more distractions in class.

• It decreases your ability to collaborate with peers.

• It makes you less interested in schoolwork.

• Feeling good about yourself helps you perform better in school by increasing confidence, focus, and a positive attitude.

What can you say to yourself to boost your confidence?

• I always fail at everything I try.

• I should just give up now.

• I am not good enough for this task.

• I am capable and have succeeded before; I can do this!

How can you help a friend who is feeling left out?

• Avoid talking to them to give them space.

• Ignore their feelings and focus on your own activities.

• Invite them to join activities and listen to their feelings.

• Tell them to get over it and move on.

What are some ways to calm down when you are upset?

• Some ways to calm down when you are upset include deep breathing, taking a walk, listening to music, practicing mindfulness, talking to a friend, or engaging in a hobby.

• Ignoring your feelings

• Yelling at someone

• Eating junk food