Thoughts and Feelings for Kids | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 18 Public

This game was designed to help my 6th grade social skills group practice identifying thoughts and emotions in short fictional stories.

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Kevin dropped his lunch in the cafeteria, and the other kids laughed. How do you think Kevin is feeling? What is he thinking?

Embarrassed, Annoyed, Frustrated, Angry

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Peter's science teacher called on him to answer a question in class. He didn't know the answer, so he put his head down on his desk and began to cry. How do you think Peter is feeling? What is he thinking?

Embarrassed, Anxious, Insecure, Scared

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Jayden is at a school dance. He wants to dance with the other kids, but he doesn't know how. As he watches everyone having fun, he can feel his heart beating rapidly. How do you think Jayden is feeling? What is he thinking?

Nervous, Anxious, Insecure, Embarrassed

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Natasha hears a rumor that her friend said something mean about her behind her back. When she sees her friend in the hallway, Natasha yells at her and pushes her into a locker. How do you think Natasha is feeling? What is she thinking?

Mad, Angry, Hurt, Betrayed

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Isaiah gets an F on his report card, so he flushes it down the toilet. When he gets home, Isaiah tells his parents that report cards were postponed until next week. How do you think Isaiah is feeling? What is he thinking?

Embarrassed, Ashamed, Nervous, Anxious

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Juliana gets an A and rushes home with a smile on her face to tell her older brother. "I got an A," she says. "Whatever," says her brother. "I bet everyone got an A in that class." How do you think Juliana is feeling? What is she thinking?

Sad, Hurt, Angry, Disappointed

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Veronica tells her friend about an anime she really likes. Her friend says, "That sounds stupid." How do you think Veronica is feeling? What is she thinking?

Hurt, Angry, Embarrassed, Disappointed

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Destiny has a crush on Antoine. She decides to invite him to her birthday party this weekend. When she invites him, Antoine says, "No way, I don't wanna go to a girl party." How do you think Destiny is feeling? What is she thinking?

Sad, Angry, Hurt, Disappointed

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You want to find someone to practice your lines for the play. When you walk into the resource room, the only person there is the teacher working at her desk. What should you do? Why?

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You heard a new song today and want to share it so everyone can hear it too. When you get to your homeroom, everyone is hanging out and talking. What should you do? Why?

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You were just invited to go to a friend’s house, and you want to ask your parents if you can go. When you walk into the dining room, they are having a conversation. What should you do? Why?

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You are late for class because the hallway was crowded. You walk into class, and the teacher is reviewing last night's homework. What should you do? Why?

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You walk down the hall to your locker and see a group of kids crowded together. You want to know what’s going on. What should you do? Why?

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You walk to the nurse's office for a band-aid. You see the nurse on the phone and someone laying on the cot not feeling well. What should you do? Why?

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You arrive at the doctor's office for an appointment. The receptionist is on the phone, and two people are waiting at her window to speak to her. What should you do? Why?

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Your class is outside for recess. Your best friend, whom you usually hang out with at recess, is absent today. There are other groups of kids standing around. What should you do? Why?

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