November 7, 2025
Elementary SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
What Does “Name It to Tame It” Mean?
When we feel strong emotions—like anger, sadness, excitement, or worry—our brains can get a little stormy inside. But when we name the feeling (“I feel mad!” or “I feel nervous”), our brain starts to calm down. That’s called self-regulation—helping your feelings settle so you can think clearly again.
Think of it like this:
When you name it, you can tame it!
When you hide it, it can grow big inside!
🪞Try it:
Circle or color the emojis that match how you’ve felt this week.
🏃♀️ Feeling Vocabulary Sprint
How many feeling words can you name in 60 seconds?
Write as many as you can below! (Try to go beyond “happy” and “sad.”)
🕒 Set a timer… Ready, set, go!
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💬 Bonus: Use one of your feeling words in a full sentence.
Example: “I felt nervous before my class presentation.”
🎴 Match & Move: Coping Strategies Cards
Cut out or draw lines to match the feeling with a healthy way to cope!
| Feeling | Coping Strategy |
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| 😡 Angry | 🧘 Take deep belly breaths |
| 😢 Sad | 🎵 Listen to music or talk to someone you trust |
| 😱 Scared | 🦸 Imagine a brave superhero or safe place |
| 😖 Frustrated | 🏃 Move your body—stretch, dance, or take a walk |
| 😨 Nervous | ✍️ Write or draw what you’re worried about |
| 🤩 Excited | 🗣 Share your joy with a friend or celebrate safely |
| 😞 Disappointed | 💭 Remember: you can always try again! |
🌈 Reflect & Reset
🪞Think about a time you named a feeling instead of holding it in.
What happened? How did your body feel afterward?
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⭐ Remember:
Every feeling is okay.
How you handle the feeling is what makes the difference.
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