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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.
    Tell the other player they have to swap.
    Cry until he gets it.
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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?
    Throw the game pieces.
    Take a deep breath and say, "Good game!
    Get angry and walk away.
    Tell everyone the game isn't fair.
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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?
    Kick the rest of her lego
    Make her sister build her a new tower
    Get a hug from mum or her teddy
    Scream at her sister
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  • Sarah lost a game of Pop Up Pirate and is feeling upset. What is NOT a good strategy to use?
    Throw the game pieces and give up
    Hug her soft toys
    Have a break in her room
    Take some deep breaths
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  • Oli lost a game of UNO and start to feel disappointed. What should he do?
    Throw the cards on the floor.
    Cry and leave the room.
    Say, "Good game!" and take a deep breath.
    Tell everyone the game is boring.
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  • Kayla doesn't know how to play the game. What should she do?
    Stop playing.
    Get upset.
    Ask for help
    Guess the rules.
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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.
    Tell yourself, "Everyone makes mistakes," and keep trying.
    Blame someone else.
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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?
    Say the challenge isn't fair.
    Keep trying and do your best.
    Tell your friend to stop.
    Give up.
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  • The person before you is taking a long turn. What should you NOT do?
    Watch the game.
    Wait patiently.
    Count to 10.
    Grab the game and take your turn.
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  • You can feel yourself getting really frustrated. What should you NOT do?
    Take three deep breaths.
    Throw the game pieces.
    Take a short break.
    Tell an adult how you feel.
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