My Emotions and My Body
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Objective
I can name my basic emotions and describe how they feel in my body.
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Warm-up video
Mental Health Center Kids · 5:30
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The first step in managing big emotions is to notice and identify the emotions you are feeling.
- 2
Coping skills can be broken down into four categories: relaxation, distraction, movement, and thinking skills.
- 3
Remember to identify your feelings, think about coping skills, and take action by practicing one or more coping skills to feel better.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
10 questions
Name three basic emotions you have felt this week.
When you feel nervous, what happens in your body?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name 3 basic emotions. For each emotion, describe how it feels in your body.”
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