Cooling Down When I'm Hot!

5th Gradeβ€’20 minutesβ€’General CASEL 2A

Learning Objective

I can identify healthy ways to respond when I feel angry.

Key Concepts

Triggers are stressful things that cause your emotions to run wild; examples include losing a game, feeling embarrassed, or being hungry.

The first step to managing big emotions is to notice and identify the emotions you are feeling, and you can ask yourself questions like 'What am I thinking?' and 'What do I feel in my body?'

Coping skills can be broken down into four categories: relaxation skills, distraction skills, movement skills, and thinking skills.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Name three things that might trigger big emotions.

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of coping skill discussed in the video?

3. Explain how noticing physical sensations in your body can help you manage your emotions.

Educational Video

Coping Skills For Kids - Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School | Self-Regulation

Mental Health Center Kids

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