Emotion Identification Worksheet

Section 1: Match the Feeling to the Mood Map Quadrant

For each feeling below, write H (Happy), S (Sad), A (Angry), or C (Calm).

1. Anxious: ________
   
   
   
2. Overwhelmed: ________
   
   
   
3. Proud: ________
   
   
   
4. Irritated: ________
   
   
   
5. Relieved: ________
   
   
   
6. Embarrassed: ________
   
   
   

Section 2: Scenario-Based Emotion Identification

Read each scenario. For each, complete the prompts below.

Scenario A: You realize you sent the wrong assignment file to your teacher just before the deadline.

• Primary emotion you would feel: ___________________________
  
  
• Why you feel this way (trigger and thought):

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• Where does this emotion sit on the Mood Map? (Quadrant & color): ___________________________
  
  
  
• What body sensations or thoughts signal this emotion?

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Scenario B: Your close friend laughs at your joke in front of the class, then ignores you at lunch.

• Primary emotion you would feel: ___________________________
  
  
• Why you feel this way (trigger and thought):

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• Where does this emotion sit on the Mood Map? (Quadrant & color): ___________________________
  
  
  
• What body sensations or thoughts signal this emotion?

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Section 3: Reflection & Self-Advocacy

1. Choose one of the scenarios above. How could naming that emotion help you select a coping strategy? Describe a specific skill you might use.

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1. Write a sentence you could say or a question you could ask a teacher, friend, or family member to get support when you feel this emotion.

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Emotion Expression Sentence Frames Worksheet

Section 1: Review Structured Sentence Frames

Below are helpful sentence frames you can use to speak up about how you’re feeling and ask for support. Read each one carefully.

1. “I feel ___ when ___ because ___.”
2. “Can you help me with ___? I’m feeling ___ and I need ___.”
3. “When ___ happens, I feel ___. Would you please ___?”
4. “I’m ___ right now because ___. Could we ___?”
5. “It would help me if ___ when I’m feeling ___. Will you ___?”

Section 2: Complete the Frames in Real Scenarios

Choose the most fitting frame above for each scenario. Write your completed sentence below.

Scenario A: You’re feeling anxious because you have a big math test tomorrow and don’t understand one topic.

Frame chosen (write the number): ________


Completed sentence:

Scenario B: You feel frustrated when your group members ignore your ideas during a project.

Frame chosen (write the number): ________


Completed sentence:

Section 3: Create Your Personal Advocacy Script

Think of a situation you recently experienced or might face where you need to speak up. Use any of the frames above to draft your own short script. Include:

• What you feel
• What happened or is happening
• What you need or want the listener to do

Your script:

Section 4: Reflection

1. How did using a structured sentence frame make it easier to say what you feel?

1. When might you use this script at school? List two specific times or people you could approach.

Coping Strategy Sorting Cards

Cut out each card below. Then, sort the cards under the four coping strategy categories on the Coping Tools Chart Poster: Sensory, Cognitive, Physical, and Social.

Calming Music: Listen to soft music to soothe your mind.

Stress Ball: Squeeze a stress ball or fidget toy to release tension.

Deep Breathing: Take slow, deep breaths to calm your body and mind.

Mindful Counting: Count backward from 20 or 50 to shift your focus.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense and then relax different muscle groups.

Positive Self-Talk: Repeat an encouraging phrase (e.g., “I’ve got this!”).

Guided Imagery: Close your eyes and imagine a peaceful, safe place.

Stretching: Gently stretch arms, legs, neck, and back to ease tension.

Physical Activity Break: Do jumping jacks, run in place, or take a short walk.

Ask a Friend: Tell a trusted friend how you feel and ask for support.

Teacher Check-In: Request a quick meeting with your teacher to talk.

Help Request: Ask someone for help with a specific task you find hard.

Mindful Listening: Focus on sounds around you (e.g., birds, clock ticking).

Journal Writing: Write down your thoughts or feelings in a notebook.

Choose Your Coping Strategy Worksheet

Use the list of strategies from the Coping Strategy Sorting Cards to complete the activities below.

Section 1: Scenario-Based Strategy Selection

For each scenario, pick two coping strategies that you think would help. Write the strategy name and explain why you chose it.

Scenario A: You feel anxious before a big math test because you’re worried about getting questions wrong.

1. Strategy 1: ____________________________
   Why this helps:
   
   
   
   
   
2. Strategy 2: ____________________________
   Why this helps:
   
   
   
   

Scenario B: You feel upset and frustrated because your group members ignored your idea during a class project.

1. Strategy 1: ____________________________
   Why this helps:
   
   
   
2. Strategy 2: ____________________________
   Why this helps:
   
   
   

Section 2: Personal Coping Plan

Think of a situation you recently experienced or might face where you need to manage strong feelings. Then:

1. Describe the situation:
   
   
   
2. Choose two strategies from the sorting cards and explain how you will use each one:•
3. Strategy A: ____________________________
   How I will use it:
   
   • Strategy B: ____________________________
   How I will use it:
   
   
   
   
4. How will you let others know you’re using these strategies or ask for time/space to practice them? Write a short self-advocacy sentence or request.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Strategy Practice Reflection Worksheet

Section 1: Reflect on Your Practice

1. Name the first strategy you practiced: _______________________
   Describe how you felt before and after practicing it:
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Name the second strategy you practiced: _______________________
   Describe how you felt before and after practicing it:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Which strategy was most helpful for you and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Was there a strategy that didn't work well? Explain what made it challenging:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Section 2: Self-Advocacy Planning

1. Think of a time at school when you might need to use one of these strategies. Write a sentence you could say to ask for the support you need (e.g., time, space, or tools):
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Who could you ask for this support? Write two people and what you would say to each:

• Person 1: ___________________
  What I'd say:
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Person 2: ___________________
  What I'd say:
  
  

1. How will using this strategy and asking for support help you manage your emotions? Explain briefly: