Oops to Okay Activity Sheet
Oops to Okay!
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Sometimes things don't go our way. That's called disappointment. It is okay to feel sad! Let's find ways to feel better.
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Finish the Face
This friend just found out it is raining. Finish drawing their face to show how they feel. Then, color it in!
Your Turn!
Draw the other eyebrow, the eyes, and a sad mouth!
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Coping Skills Search
Circle the 5 magic words that help us when we are disappointed!
- BREATHE
- TALK
- TRY
- WAIT
- SMILE
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What We DO Next Matters!
Sadness is okay, but what can you do to feel better? Draw yourself doing something happy in the box!
I feel better when I:
Bouncing Back Teacher Guide
Bounce Back Guide
Teaching Disappointment to 2nd Graders
Teacher Resource
Learning Goals
- Identify disappointment as a normal, okay feeling.
- Differentiate between the feeling and the action.
- Learn 5 simple coping strategies for "bouncing back."
Key Message
"It's okay to feel sad or disappointed. What we DO next is what helps us grow."
Facilitation Script
Introduction:
"Class, raise your hand if you've ever wanted to do something fun, but then it didn't happen. Maybe a trip was cancelled, or you didn't get the toy you wanted. That feeling in your tummy—that's called disappointment."
Validation:
"Is it bad to feel sad? No! It's actually very normal. Even adults feel disappointed. Today, we are going to learn how to be 'Bounce Back' experts."
Action Step:
"When we feel disappointed, we can acknowledge the feeling, take a breath, and then choose a 'Next Step.' We are going to use our activity sheet to practice this."
Activity Guide
1. Finish the Face
Encourage students to draw the eye, half-mouth, and ear. Use this to discuss facial expressions of sadness.
2. Word Search
While they find words, ask: 'Which one of these do you like best? Talking to a friend or taking a deep breath?'
3. What's Next?
This is the 'Solution' box. Students should draw a new activity they can do when the first plan fails.
Pro-Tip:
If a student gets stuck on the word search, tell them 'WAIT' and 'TALK' are on the edges!
Created for Grade 2 • Emotional Intelligence
Oops to Okay Answer Key
Answer Key
Oops to Okay Activity
Coping Skills Word Search
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BREATHE (Vertical, Col 1)
TALK (Horizontal, Row 1)
TRY (Horizontal, Row 5)
WAIT (Vertical, Col 7)
SMILE (Horizontal, Row 3)
