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    Emotion regulation strategies
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  • Jacob wanted to use the blue game piece, but another player chose it first. Jacob starts to feel upset. What should Jacob do?
    Grab the blue piece.
    Choose a different colour and keep playing.
    Cry until he gets it.
    Tell the other player they have to swap.
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  • Sally loses a game by just 1 point. She feels disappointed because she was so close to winning. What should Sally do?
    Tell everyone the game isn't fair.
    Get angry and walk away.
    Throw the game pieces.
    Take a deep breath and say, "Good game!
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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?
    Make her sister build her a new tower
    Get a hug from mum or her teddy
    Scream at her sister
    Kick the rest of her lego
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  • Sarah lost a game of Pop Up Pirate and is feeling upset. What is NOT a good strategy to use?
    Take some deep breaths
    Throw the game pieces and give up
    Have a break in her room
    Hug her soft toys
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  • Oli lost a game of UNO and start to feel disappointed. What should he do?
    Tell everyone the game is boring.
    Say, "Good game!" and take a deep breath.
    Throw the cards on the floor.
    Cry and leave the room.
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  • Kayla doesn't know how to play the game. What should she do?
    Guess the rules.
    Ask for help
    Get upset.
    Stop playing.
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  • You accidentally make a mistake during the game. Everyone notices, and you feel embarrassed. What should you do?
    Stop playing.
    Get angry.
    Blame someone else.
    Tell yourself, "Everyone makes mistakes," and keep trying.
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  • Your friend finishes the challenge before you. You start to feel frustrated because you are still working. What should you do?
    Keep trying and do your best.
    Tell your friend to stop.
    Say the challenge isn't fair.
    Give up.
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  • The person before you is taking a long turn. What should you NOT do?
    Grab the game and take your turn.
    Count to 10.
    Watch the game.
    Wait patiently.
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  • You can feel yourself getting really frustrated. What should you NOT do?
    Throw the game pieces.
    Take three deep breaths.
    Take a short break.
    Tell an adult how you feel.
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