Understanding Emotions and Triggers

What is a trigger in social emotional learning?

• A type of food

• Something that causes a strong emotional reaction

• A math problem

• A classroom rule

Which of the following is an example of a positive way to respond when you feel upset?

• Yelling at someone

• Taking deep breaths

• Throwing things

• Leaving the classroom without permission

On a scale of 1-5, how respectful are you to your teacher? (1 = Not respectful, 5 = Very respectful)

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What should you do first if you notice you are starting to feel angry in class?

• Ignore your feelings

• Tell the teacher you need a break

• Start shouting

• Leave the classroom without asking

Which of these is a healthy way to calm down when you are upset?

• Counting to ten

• Breaking a pencil

• Hitting your desk

• Blaming others

What does it mean to be responsible in class?

• Doing your homework and following rules

• Talking during lessons

• Ignoring the teacher

• Playing games on your phone

On a scale of 1-5, how well do you follow classroom rules? (1 = Never, 5 = Always)

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Which of the following is a trigger that might make someone feel sad?

• Getting a good grade

• Being left out of a group

• Winning a game

• Receiving a compliment

What is one thing you can do if you see a classmate getting upset?

• Laugh at them

• Offer to help or ask if they are okay

• Ignore them

• Tell them to be quiet

On a scale of 1-5, how often do you ask for help when you need it? (1 = Never, 5 = Always)

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