James has been sick with a cold and is feeling a little down. What are TWO strategies he could use to help himself?
POSSIBLE ANSWERS: deep breaths; cuddles; lego; sensory toys; talk about it
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Sam is playing a fun game when his dad asks him to pack it away so they can go and have dinner. Sam feels angry because he likes playing his game. What could Sam do to help feel calm, and go and eat dinner?
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Kayla felt worried about doing some maths work at school because it was hard. What is something she could do to help with her worry?
take deep breaths; talk to someone; have a break somewhere quiet; squeeze or fidget something
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Are strategies to make our feelings go away, OR, to help us while our feelings are there?
To help us while we have feelings
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Tommy has been feeling sad this week but isn't sure why. What is a strategy Tommy could use at home to look after himself?
cuddle something soft; pat his dogs; cuddle his mum/dad; play with sensory toys; take deep breaths
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Ava loves her teacher. Today her teacher is sick and she has to have a substitute teacher. Ava does not like this. What is something that would help Ava deal with having a new teacher?
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Oli was feeling frustrated that he couldn't play with Lego before going to school. What are THREE strategies he could use to help himself?
take deep breaths; take a break somewhere quiet; squeeze something; fidget; pat pets
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Teddy was playing UNO with his brother and lost the game. He felt very annoyed. What is a good strategy that Teddy could use to help him feel calm?
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Kara is trying to do her maths homework but is finding it very hard. She is starting to feel very frustrated that she can't do it. What is NOT a good strategy to use?
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Chloe was building a tower with her Lego when her sister came and knocked it down. Chloe feels very upset. What could she do to help herself?
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Tom really loves chameleons. Jerry said that chameleons are stupid to make Tom upset. What could Tom do to help himself?