Explain why it's important to have multiple coping skills to manage big emotions.

Different situations require different coping skills. Having a variety of skills allows you to choose the most effective one for each situation.

Give an example of a 'trigger' and describe a coping skill you could use to manage the emotion that trigger causes.

Answers will vary, but should include a specific trigger (e.g., losing a game) and a relevant coping skill (e.g., taking deep breaths to calm down).

4th Grade•35 minutes

I can identify different emotions and practice healthy coping skills.

The first step to managing big emotions is to notice and identify the emotions you are feeling.

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

To manage big emotions, you can identify your feelings, think about coping skills, and take action by practicing one or more coping skills.

This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the first step in managing big emotions, according to the video?

2. Name three questions you can ask yourself to help identify your emotions.

3. The video describes four categories of coping skills. Name two of them and give an example of each.

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