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All Feelings are Acceptable and Important

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

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1.

Read: "All feelings are acceptable and important. Negative feelings are important because they help us identify what we need to feel better." Which statement best matches this idea?

a)

Only happy feelings matter for our health.

b)

All feelings, including sad or mad ones, are okay and can guide us.

c)

Negative feelings should be ignored so they go away.

d)

Acceptable feelings are only those that make others comfortable.

2.

A student feels upset after losing a game. Using the idea that negative feelings help us identify needs, what is the most helpful next step?

a)

Pretend the feeling isn’t real and keep playing.

b)

Notice the upset feeling and think about what would help, like a calm break or practice.

c)

Blame a friend to make the feeling stop.

d)

Decide feelings are bad and should be hidden.

3.

Which example shows accepting feelings and using them to feel better?

a)

Feeling angry and shouting at others.

b)

Feeling worried and telling yourself to never feel again.

c)

Feeling sad and asking for a hug or quiet time to help your mood.

d)

Feeling bored and insisting that boredom is not allowed.

4.

Which step comes first when dealing with negative feelings, according to the four-step process: Name your feeling; Tell yourself it's O.K. to feel them; Express your feeling in a safe way; Decide what we need to feel better?

a)

Name your feeling

b)

Express your feeling in a safe way

c)

Decide what we need to feel better

d)

Tell yourself it's O.K. to feel them

5.

You feel upset after a game. Which action matches the step 'Express your feeling in a safe way'?

a)

Shouting at a friend to get it out

b)

Writing or talking calmly about how you feel

c)

Pretending you feel fine and saying nothing

d)

Deciding what snack to eat to feel better

6.

Which choice best shows the step 'Tell yourself it's O.K. to feel them'?

a)

Saying, "It's wrong to feel sad."

b)

Saying, "It's O.K. to feel angry or sad sometimes."

c)

Saying, "Feelings should be hidden from others."

d)

Saying, "Only happy feelings are allowed."

7.

After you name your feeling and accept it, what is the next step in the process to deal with negative feelings?

a)

Decide what we need to feel better

b)

Express your feeling in a safe way

c)

Ignore the feeling until it goes away

d)

Ask someone else to fix it for you

8.

Recall: According to the poster, what we tell ourselves about a situation will mainly determine what?

a)

How other people act

b)

How we feel about it

c)

How the weather changes

d)

How quickly problems disappear

9.

Skill/Concept: Which choice shows thinking clearly and not exaggerating a negative experience?

a)

Saying, "This is the worst day ever; nothing good will happen again."

b)

Saying, "I made a mistake, but I can try again and learn from it."

c)

Saying, "Everyone should fix this for me because it's all their fault."

d)

Saying, "If one thing goes wrong, then everything is ruined."

10.

Strategic Thinking: You lost a game in PE and feel upset. Which attitude adjustment would best help you feel better based on the poster?

a)

Tell yourself you will never win any game again and stop playing.

b)

Blame your friends for cheating and stay angry all day.

c)

Remind yourself that it was one game, think about what went well, and look for positive things to enjoy.

d)

Decide that PE is pointless and avoid it tomorrow.

11.

According to the passage, what should you choose in a situation to help yourself?

a)

Something that cannot be changed

b)

Something that can be changed and set as a goal

c)

Something that other people must do for you

d)

Something that is impossible to understand

12.

Which of these is named as something that can always be changed?

a)

The weather

b)

Other people’s actions

c)

Your attitude

d)

Yesterday’s events

13.

You feel upset because your team lost a game. Using the passage’s advice, what is the best first step?

a)

Try to change the final score

b)

Decide on a goal you can work toward, like practicing a skill

c)

Tell everyone else to play differently next time

d)

Ignore your feelings and do nothing

14.

Read: "No person or thing in this world is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes." Which statement best matches this idea?

a)

Only a few people ever make mistakes

b)

Mistakes happen to everyone, not just some people

c)

Things are perfect even if people are not

d)

Making a mistake means you can never feel better

15.

According to the message, what is a helpful first step when you feel upset about a mistake?

a)

Pretend the mistake did not happen

b)

Remind yourself that everyone makes mistakes

c)

Blame someone else for the mistake

d)

Quit so you don’t make another mistake

16.

A classmate spilled paint on their picture and feels angry. Using the idea "accept imperfection," what is the best way they could adjust their attitude to feel better?

a)

Tell themselves no one else ever spills paint

b)

Remember that mistakes happen and try again calmly

c)

Decide the picture is ruined and throw it away

d)

Hide the spill so the teacher won’t know

17.

According to the statement, what is one way to get our energy back when we feel physically or emotionally tired?

a)

Keep working without stopping

b)

Relax or take a break from what we are doing

c)

Drink only cold water quickly

d)

Ignore our feelings and continue

18.

Which sentence best explains why taking a break is helpful?

a)

It makes us forget our tasks completely

b)

It helps us feel better by restoring our energy

c)

It always finishes our work faster

d)

It keeps us from ever feeling tired again

19.

A student feels upset after a long group project and her body is tired. Using the idea in the statement, what should she do first to help herself?

a)

Start another project to distract herself

b)

Relax or take a short break to restore energy

c)

Tell everyone else to do her work

d)

Stay upset and keep working without resting

20.

According to the poster, what feeling can happen when we have too much to do or think about?

a)

Excited

b)

Overwhelmed

c)

Sleepy

d)

Bored

21.

Which action best matches the advice for handling overwhelm in the poster?

a)

Rush through everything at once

b)

Ignore your feelings and keep going

c)

Stop, pay attention to yourself, and use patient, gentle words

d)

Ask someone else to do all the work while you watch

22.

You have homework, chores, and a club meeting today. Using the poster’s strategy, what is the best first step?

a)

Do all tasks at the same time to finish faster

b)

Pick one task and start it calmly while speaking kindly to yourself

c)

Tell yourself you’re bad at handling busy days

d)

Skip everything and play because it feels easier

23.

Which choice best shows self-kindness when you feel upset with yourself?

a)

Say, “I’m so bad,” and keep pushing harder.

b)

Pause, pay attention to your feelings, and speak to yourself with gentle words.

c)

Ignore your feelings and do twice as much work.

d)

Tell yourself you should never make mistakes.

24.

According to the message, what can happen if we are angry at ourselves or push ourselves too hard?

a)

It always makes us stronger right away.

b)

It can make us feel worse.

c)

It makes problems disappear.

d)

It guarantees perfect work every time.

25.

You tried a hard math problem and feel frustrated. Using the lesson, what is the best next step?

a)

Keep yelling at yourself until it’s done.

b)

Stop, notice how you feel, and use patience and gentle words.

c)

Quit forever because mistakes mean you can’t learn.

d)

Do three more problems without taking a break.

26.

Which idea best explains why planning ahead is helpful?

a)

It makes tasks more fun even without thinking.

b)

It helps prevent problems before they arise.

c)

It lets us skip using tools or supplies.

d)

It means we can finish everything without any time.

27.

A student has a big art project due tomorrow. According to the passage, what should the student do first to plan ahead?

a)

Check that there is enough time, energy, and the tools needed.

b)

Wait until morning and hope it works out.

c)

Start drawing without thinking about supplies.

d)

Ask a friend to do the project instead.

28.

Which set of items shows good planning for a task?

a)

Time, energy, and tools needed

b)

Only fun ideas and stickers

c)

Extra snacks and games

d)

A wish and a lucky charm

29.

Read this idea: "Sometimes, no matter how hard we try or how many coping skills we use, we still cannot solve our problem." What should you do next so things can get better?

a)

Keep trying the same coping skill over and over without changing anything

b)

Ignore the problem so it goes away on its own

c)

Ask someone else for help to work on the problem together

d)

Decide the problem can never be solved and give up

30.

Which sentence best shows the main message of the poster?

a)

Using coping skills always fixes every problem right away

b)

If coping skills aren’t enough, seeking support from others can improve the situation

c)

Problems should be kept secret so no one worries

d)

Trying harder alone is the only way to solve problems

31.

A student tried calming breaths and taking a break, but the problem is still too big. What is a smart next step to plan?

a)

Make a list of new people to ask, like a parent, teacher, or trusted friend, and choose one to talk to today

b)

Hide the problem and hope it gets better without telling anyone

c)

Use the exact same coping skill again even though it hasn’t helped

d)

Wait many days before doing anything so the problem might disappear

32.

Read the quote: "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." What is the main idea of this quote?

a)

Events control most of your life, so you cannot change much.

b)

Your reaction and attitude matter more than the events themselves.

c)

Life is equal parts events and reactions, half and half.

d)

Only good events make life better, not your choices.