What happens if we let "big feelings" control us?

At lunch, Maya saw a group of friends sitting together and laughing. She waved at them but felt sad when no one waved back. They hadn’t invited her to sit with them, and Maya felt like they didn’t want her around.

"Sofia was confused about a new lesson in science class. She didn’t understand what the teacher meant, but she felt nervous about raising her hand because she didn’t want to look silly. Her heart was pounding.

How can we manage big feelings?

What are some signs that we are feeling a big emotion?

What are your favorite strategies to use to calm down?

Alex was sitting at his desk, staring at his math homework. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t solve the problems. His chest felt tight, and he could feel the frustration building up inside him.

What does it mean to "Change the channel" on big feelings?

What are examples of "big feelings?"

What are some things that can cause you to feel a big emotion at school?