In class, Tim realized he didn't have a pencil. His classmate opened their backpack and gave him their extra one. How does he feel and how could he express it?
Ex. I'm happy you had an extra pencil
Appropriate vs. Inappropriate: Tyler was coloring a picture when someone bumped into him. He became upset and pushed his classmate.
Inappropriate
Appropriate vs. inappropriate: Megan's friend isn't at school and she's having a rough day. When her teacher called on her in class, Megan ignored her. The teacher asked her "What's wrong?" but Megan did not respond.
Inappropriate: could say "I'm having a bad day because ____ isn't here"
During therapy, Payton couldn't focus because the kids in the room next door was being too loud. How does he feel and how could he express it?
Ex. I feel stressed out because they're being too loud.
Megan is reading a book in class and only has 3 chapters left. Her classmate walks up and spoils the ending for her. How does Megan feel and how could she tell her classmate?
Ex. I'm upset you told me because I wanted to read it myself
Mike got a Lego spaceship set for his birthday and was almost done building it. He realized he was missing a piece and couldn't it anywhere. How does he feel and how could he express it?
Ex. I feel mad because I worked hard on it and can't find the last piece.
Josh was walking his dog Ozzy after school. On their way to the dog park, Ozzy found a puddle and rolled around in it. Josh knew he had to give Ozzy a bath when they got home. How does he feel and how could he express it?
I feel annoyed because now I need to give him a bath
Miles worked hard on his science project and was excited to show his classmates. When he went to grab it, he saw his dog took a big bite out of the poster. How does he feel and how could he express it?
I feel mad because I worked really hard my project
Appropriate vs. Inappropriate: Molly slipped on the ice in front of her classmates. She was embarressed and when a classmate asked if she needed help, she yelled "Go Away!".
Inappropriate
Appropriate vs. Inappropriate: When Evan got home from school, he didn't say hi to his mom. When she asked "What's wrong?" Evan said, "I'm upset because I had a bad day at school".
Appropriate
In class, Tommy's teacher says "We're going ice skating for our field trip next week!". Tommy loves ice's skating. How does he feel and how can he express it?
Ex. I'm excited for the field trip because I love ice skating
In class, Melody shares how she lost her pet hamster. How does she feel and how could she express it?
I feel sad because I lost my hamster
In class, Lily's teacher says "No homework tonight!". How does Lily feel and how could she express it?
Ex. I feel happy because I can relax tonight
Tyler pays attention in class and works really hard on his homework but math is difficult. His teacher tells me they have a test tomorrow. How does he feel and how could he express it?
Ex. I feel nervous because
Appropriate vs. Inappropriate: During therapy, Maggie was getting annoyed by a game they were playing. It was new and she didn't understand. She said "I'm getting upset. Can we please take a break?"
Appropriate
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