Feeling Detective Social Story Book
Social Story & Emotion Toolkit
Feeling Detective: Conflict Clues
When a problem happens with a friend, our body and face give us clues to help us name how we feel.
Meet the 3 Feeling Zones
Red Zone
ANGRY (Mad / Frustrated)
High Energy
Face & Body Clues: Eyebrows pushed down, tight teeth or fists, hot cheeks, loud voice.
💥 Block tower knocked over 🛑 Someone took my toy
Blue Zone
SAD (Hurt / Left Out)
Low Energy
Face & Body Clues: Mouth turned down, watery eyes, heavy head, quiet voice, slumped shoulders.
💔 Left out of the game 😢 Friend said hurtful words
Yellow Zone
UPSET (Worried / Overwhelmed)
Mixed Energy
Face & Body Clues: Wide eyes, tight lips, butterflies in stomach, shaky hands, confused frown.
⚡ Rules got changed suddenly 🌪️ Argument about who goes first
This Storybook Belongs To:
Detective ____________________________
Storybook Page 1
Scenario 1
The Tower Crash
Red Zone Target
Conflict
What happened?
Leo spent 10 whole minutes building a tall castle tower. Maya ran past to get a ball and bumped the table. CRASH! All of Leo's blocks tumbled to the floor.
Detective Clues on Leo's Face & Body
Look Closely!
Eyebrows
Squeezed down and slanted inward.
Hands
Squeezed tight into firm fists.
Inside Body
Cheeks feel hot, chest feels tight.
Prompt: Which feeling matches this conflict? (Circle or Point)
ANGRY Red Zone
SAD Blue Zone
HAPPY Green Zone
"I feel ANGRY. I can stop, take 3 deep belly breaths, and say: 'Please help me rebuild.'"
Page 2
Scenario 2
Left Out of the Game
Blue Zone Target
Conflict
What happened?
Sam ran over to the sandbox to play spaceship with two classmates. One classmate said: "Our spaceship only has room for two people. You can't play right now."
Detective Clues on Sam's Face & Body
Look Closely!
Mouth & Eyes
Mouth corners down, eyes look watery.
Shoulders
Slumped down, head looking at feet.
Energy Level
Feels slow, heavy, and quiet.
Prompt: Which feeling matches this conflict? (Circle or Point)
EXCITED Yellow Zone
SAD Blue Zone
ANGRY Red Zone
"I feel SAD because I was left out. I can ask a teacher for help or invite another friend to play."
Page 3
Scenario 3
The Turn Mix-Up
Yellow Zone Target
Conflict
What happened?
Jordan was waiting in line for the favorite blue tire swing. When it was Jordan's turn, another student ran in front and jumped on first. Jordan felt confused, worried, and overwhelmed.
Detective Clues on Jordan's Face & Body
Look Closely!
Eyes & Mouth
Eyes wide, mouth slightly open or shaky.
Chest & Tummy
Heart beating fast, tummy fluttering.
Mind
Thoughts feel scrambled: "That's not fair!"
Prompt: Which feeling matches this conflict? (Circle or Point)
UPSET Yellow Zone
CALM Green Zone
TIRED Blue Zone
"I feel UPSET. I can pause, use an 'I-Message': 'I was waiting next. Let's take turns.'"
Page 4
Conflict Feelings Practice
Read each conflict card and color or check the feeling zone!
Name:
Date:
Practice 1
During drawing time, a classmate grabs the only purple crayon right out of your hand without asking.
How would you feel?
ANGRY (Red)
SAD (Blue)
UPSET (Yellow)
Practice 2
At lunch, you walk over to sit with your friends, but they say the table is full and you have to sit alone.
How would you feel?
ANGRY (Red)
SAD (Blue)
UPSET (Yellow)
Practice 3
During a board game, someone knocks over all the pieces by mistake. Nobody knows whose turn it was.
How would you feel?
ANGRY (Red)
SAD (Blue)
UPSET (Yellow)
My Conflict Action Plan
Write or draw below
1. When I notice my feeling:
2. Words I can use with a friend:
Social Emotional Learning Tool • Conflict Feelings Identification • Page 5