It’s gym class, and you get picked for the team you didn’t want to be on. All you can think is, “I don’t want to play now.”
Everyone in your class is talking about a classmate’s birthday party that is coming up this weekend. You weren’t invited. All you can think about is, “I’m the only one not invited.”
Your class was supposed to have extra free time, but it was taken away because some classmates weren’t behaving. All you can think is, “I’m tired of this class.”
What are examples of "big feelings?"
Anger, anxiety, sadness
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.
You woke up late and everyone is rushing. All you can think is, “I can’t go to school today.”
You class decides to play a new version of jeopardy, but you like the traditional version. You feel like its going the ruin the fun of the game.
What does it mean to "Change the channel" on big feelings?
We stop and think and use a calming strategy when upset
How can we manage big feelings?
Take a deep breath, take a breath, think positive, talk to a trusted adult
You have guests visiting, and everyone has been sitting around talking for hours. Your parents expect you to visit with them, but it’s so boring. All you can think is, “When will they leave?”
Your schedule changed and all you can think is, “I can’t do this. I can’t do this.”
A girl at your art table is messy, loud, and her supplies take up a lot of the table. All you can think is, “Get me away from her.”
What happens if we let "big feelings" control us?
Someone could get hurt or we could make a bad decision
What are some signs that we are feeling a big emotion?
tight chest/body, breathing fast, crying, etc.
What are some things that can cause you to feel a big emotion at school?
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A boy at your table constantly shouts out the answer, and the teacher isn’t stopping him. All you can think is, “He shouldn’t yell out. Someone should stop him"