Emotion Identification Worksheet

Use the Emotion Wheel Chart to help you complete the sections below.

1. Name the Feeling

Look at the wheel and choose three different negative feelings you might have at school. Write each feeling below and draw a small face that shows how you look when you feel that way.

1. Feeling: ____________________________
   (Draw a face here)
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Feeling: ____________________________
   (Draw a face here)
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Feeling: ____________________________
   (Draw a face here)
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Match the Scenario to Your Feeling and Coping Skill

Read each scenario, write the emotion you would feel, and then choose one coping skill (from the Coping Skills Cards, Deep Breathing Guide, or sensory tools) you could use to calm down.

A. Your friend will not let you play with their game.
Emotion: ________________________
Coping Skill I’ll Use: ________________________

B. You lost your homework folder and can’t find it.
Emotion: ________________________
Coping Skill I’ll Use: ________________________

C. You have to go to the nurse but you don’t want to leave recess.
Emotion: ________________________
Coping Skill I’ll Use: ________________________

3. Practice Deep Breathing

Use the steps on the Deep Breathing Guide. Then draw or write how your body feels before and after you try deep breathing.

Before Deep Breathing:

After Deep Breathing:

4. Create Your Calm Plan

When you notice a big feeling, it helps to have a plan ready. Finish this sentence and keep it somewhere you can see it.

When I feel ____________________, I will ____________________.

Great work! Remember you can also take a break with the Sensory Break Timer or use a stress ball whenever you need a quick calm moment.

Emotion Identification Answer Key

Below are suggested responses and teacher notes for each section of the worksheet. Student answers may vary, so use these to guide scoring and conferencing.

1. Name the Feeling

Students choose three negative feelings and draw faces to match. Common correct choices include: sad, angry, and frustrated.

Suggested student responses:

1. Feeling: Sad
   • Face: frown, downturned eyes
   Teacher note: Look for a teardrop or downturned mouth to show sadness.
2. Feeling: Angry
   • Face: furrowed brows, open mouth or gritted teeth
   Teacher note: Notice red cheeks or steam lines—students often exaggerate angry expressions.
3. Feeling: Frustrated
   • Face: scrunched eyebrows, tight lips
   Teacher note: Frustration can look like anger but with more tension in the shoulders or hands.

Scoring: Award full credit when the emotion label matches the facial expression. Partial credit if the drawing shows the feeling but the word is slightly off (e.g., “mad” instead of “angry”).

2. Match the Scenario to Your Feeling and Coping Skill

Below are example answers. Good responses clearly link the scenario’s trigger to an emotion and then to one of the coping tools.

Scoring: Look for logical matches. If a student chooses a different coping skill but explains it makes sense (e.g., using a stress ball for scenario B), give credit.

3. Practice Deep Breathing

Students describe before and after feelings. Sample responses:

Before Deep Breathing:

• Heart beating fast
• Shoulders tense
• Feeling hot or shaky

After Deep Breathing:

• Breathing slower
• Muscles relaxed
• Feeling calmer and more focused

Teacher Note: Accept any physical or emotional words that show a change (e.g., “less worried,” “more ready to work”).

4. Create Your Calm Plan

A simple “When I feel…, I will…” statement. Examples:

• When I feel angry, I will take 5 deep breaths.
• When I feel worried, I will say, ‘I can handle this!’.
• When I feel upset, I will use my stress ball for one minute.

Scoring: Give full credit if the plan pairs a negative feeling with one of the taught strategies. Encourage neat handwriting or a student-drawn reminder symbol.

Overall Scoring Guide:

• Section 1: 3 points (1 per feeling & matching face)
• Section 2: 3 points (1 per scenario matching)
• Section 3: 2 points (accurate before/after descriptions)
• Section 4: 2 points (logical calm plan)

Total: 10 points

Use this key to celebrate student success and identify which coping skills may need more practice. Encourage students to keep their calm plans where they can see them!

Emotion Wheel Chart

Use this wheel to help you name how you feel. Point to the word or section that best matches your emotion today. Then you can choose a coping skill that fits!

•———————•
/ HAPPY
| joyful, |
| excited, |
| proud |
\ /
• •
/ CALM
| peaceful, |
| relaxed, |
| content |
\ /
• •
/ SAD
| lonely, |
| disappointed|
| unhappy |
\ /
• •
/ FRUSTRATED
| annoyed, |
| stuck, |
| irritated |
\ /
• •
/ ANGRY
| mad, |
| furious, |
| cross |
\ /
• •
/ WORRIED
| nervous, |
| anxious, |
| scared |
\ /
•———————•

Tip: When you notice a big feeling, say its name out loud. Then choose a coping skill—like deep breathing or positive self-talk—to help you calm down.

Coping Skills Cards

Print, cut, and laminate these four simple cards. Each card shows a quick strategy you can use anytime you notice a big feeling.

Card 1: Deep Breathing 🧘

What to Do: Follow the steps below to calm your body.

1. Inhale slowly for 4 seconds
2. Hold your breath for 2 seconds
3. Exhale slowly for 6 seconds

Link: Deep Breathing Guide

Card 2: Positive Self-Talk 🗣️

What to Do: Use kind, encouraging words to calm your mind.

• Say: “I can handle this.”
• Say: “I am in control of my feelings.”
• Say: “I’ll try my best.”

Card 3: Sensory Break ⏱️

What to Do: Take a short break to reset.

1. Grab a stress ball or fidget spinner 🤲
2. Set the Sensory Break Timer for 1–2 minutes
3. Squeeze, spin, or move until the timer rings

Card 4: Mindful Counting 🔢

What to Do: Shift your focus by counting.

• Slowly count backward from 10 to 1
• Or count up from 1 to 20, noticing each number
• Breathe in on one number, breathe out on the next

Deep Breathing Guide

Deep breathing helps calm your body and mind. It slows down your heart and gives you more control over big feelings. Follow these simple steps whenever you feel upset or frustrated:

1. Pretend to smell a flower 🌸 – inhale slowly through your nose for 4 seconds.
2. Hold the breath for 2 seconds, like you’re holding that nice scent in.
3. Blow out a candle 🕯️ – exhale slowly through your mouth for 6 seconds.

Tip: Place one hand on your belly and one on your chest. When you breathe deeply, your belly should rise more than your chest. That means you’re filling your lungs fully.

Practice this routine three times and notice how your body feels calmer each time. Remember, you can use this breathing trick anytime you feel a big feeling. You are in control of your breath!

Sensory Break Timer

Use this timer to take a quick, focused sensory break that helps reset your body and mind. Follow the steps below and watch the visual cues so you know when your break is over.

What You Need

• A timer (analog, digital, sand timer, or timer app)
• A stress ball, fidget spinner, or other small sensory tool

Setting Up Your Timer

1. Choose how long you’d like your break to last—1 or 2 minutes is ideal for second graders.
2. If you have an analog timer (like a kitchen timer), turn the dial to 1–2 minutes.
3. If you have a digital timer or timer app, press the plus/minus buttons or touch the screen to set 00:01:00 or 00:02:00.
4. If you have a sand timer, pick the one labeled 1 min or 2 min.

Visual Cues to Watch

• Analog/Digital – The numbers will count down until they reach zero.
• Sand Timer – Watch the sand slide from top to bottom; when it’s all gone, your break is finished.
• Timer App – Some apps glow green when the break starts and flash red when time’s up.

How to Take Your Sensory Break

1. Start the timer and grab your sensory tool.
2. Focus on squeezing the stress ball or spinning the fidget spinner at a steady pace.
3. Watch the timer’s visual cue—numbers changing, sand falling, or color shifting.
4. Keep going until the timer dings, buzzes, or the sand runs out.

Why It Works

A short, timed sensory activity gives your brain something simple to focus on. It:

• Redirects big feelings into a calm movement
• Releases physical tension through your hands
• Signals to your body that it’s okay to relax

When the timer ends, take a deep breath and notice how you feel—ready to return to learning!