Calm Choices Slides
My School Power Skills
I Can Handle Big Feelings!
Feelings & Calm Choices
How do I feel? What can I do to feel calm and ready to learn?
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1. Notice My Body
What is my body telling me?
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2. Name My Feeling
It is okay to feel upset
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3. Pick a Coping Tool
I have tools to help myself
Feelings Guide
What Feelings Can We Have?
All feelings are normal!
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Mad / Frustrated
Face feels hot, fists are tight, chest feels tight.
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Sad / Disappointed
Heavy body, eyes feel watery, low energy.
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Worried / Nervous
Butterflies in stomach, fast heart, restless hands.
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Tired / Drained
Heavy eyes, tummy rumbling, hard to pay attention.
When something happens at school, pause and ask: "How does my body feel right now?"
My Superpowers
My Coping Skills Toolbox
Pick what helps you best!
Deep Breaths
Breathe in like smelling flowers, blow out like birthday candles.
Take a Break
Ask the teacher for a 2-minute reset in the calm space.
Use Words
Say calmly: "I need help" or tell someone how you feel.
Drink & Squeeze
Sip cold water or squeeze a fidget stress ball to reset.
Now let's practice with 4 real school stories!
Story 1
Teacher Says: "Not Right Now"
Waiting for Access
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You finish part of your work and ask your teacher: "Can I listen to music on my Chromebook now?"
Your teacher says: "Not right now. We need to finish page 3 first."
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How would YOU feel?
Point or say how your body feels:
😠 Mad
😞 Disappointed
😤 Impatient
It's okay to feel disappointed when you have to wait!
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What can you DO?
Choose a coping skill:
A
🌬️ Take 3 slow belly breaths and say: "Okay, I can wait."
B
⏰ Ask the teacher: "Can we set a timer so I know when?"
C
🖐️ Squeeze a stress ball while finishing page 3.
Story 2
Art Supplies Taken!
Art Class Trouble
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You are working on your favorite drawing in art class.
A classmate reaches over and grabs your shading pencils without asking!
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How would YOU feel?
Point or say how your body feels:
😡 Angry
😲 Surprised
😢 Upset
It is totally okay to feel angry when someone takes your things!
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What can you DO?
Choose a calm choice:
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🗣️ Use calm words: "I am using those. Please ask first."
B
🙋♀️ Raise hand and ask the art teacher to help share.
C
🌬️ Take 2 deep breaths so you don't yell or grab back.
Story 3
Tired & Hungry Body
Body Needs Care
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It is 11:30 AM before lunchtime. Your stomach is rumbling and your eyes feel super heavy.
The teacher hands you a long reading packet and says: "Let's read this right now!"
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How would YOU feel?
Point or say how your body feels:
🥱 Sleepy
😖 Hangry
😫 Overwhelmed
Being tired or hungry makes everything feel harder!
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What can you DO?
Choose a healthy way to cope:
A
💧 Drink a big sip of cold water and stretch your arms.
B
🗣️ Tell the teacher: "I am hungry and tired. Can I try 3 lines?"
C
⏰ Look at the clock: "Lunch is soon. I can do my best."
Story 4
Stopping in the Middle of Drawing
Switching Activities
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You are right in the middle of drawing a picture that you really love.
Your teacher says: "You have to go work with your counselor right now. Please put your supplies away."
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How would YOU feel?
Point or say how your body feels:
😠 Frustrated
😞 Disappointed
😟 Worried
It is really tough to stop an activity when you aren't done yet!
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What can you DO?
Choose a calming strategy:
A
📁 Put your drawing in a safe folder: "I can finish this later!"
B
🌬️ Take 3 slow breaths while packing up your pencils.
C
🗣️ Tell your counselor: "I was drawing, so I feel a little grumpy."
My Coping Star Badge
I Am in Control!
Awesome Job!
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1. Feel It
Big feelings happen to everyone. You are allowed to feel upset or mad!
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2. Pause
Stop your body before reacting. Take one deep breath and notice your feeling.
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3. Use a Tool
Breathe, ask for help, take a break, or drink water. You've got this!
"I am strong. I can name my feelings. I can make calm choices!"