Expressing Emotions Appropriately: A Guide for Reception Students

Question 1

When you feel sad, it's not okay to:

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Hit someone

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Cry

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Talk to a friend

Question 2

When you're feeling happy, which of these is NOT a good way to show it?

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Screaming

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Smiling

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Jumping up and down

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Hugging someone

Question 3

When we are very happy, we might feel:

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Scared

Question 4

If we feel angry, we should:

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Talk to someone about it

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Hit something

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Shout at someone

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Keep it inside

Question 5

Feelings are different from emotions. Feelings are:

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Physical

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Mental

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The same as emotions

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Stronger than emotions

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an emotion?

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Thinking

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Happiness

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Surprise

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Jealousy

Question 7

Empathy means:

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Understanding and sharing how others feel

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Feeling sorry for someone

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Judging someone for their feelings

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Ignoring someone's feelings

Question 8

When we see someone who is upset, we should:

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Ask them what's wrong and listen to them

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Leave them alone

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Tell them to stop crying

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Make fun of them

Question 9

When you are feeling really good, you might feel:

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Happy and cheerful

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Sad and gloomy

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Angry and upset

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Scared and frightened

Question 10

What is a good way to express anger when you're feeling angry?

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Talk to someone or draw a picture

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Hit or kick something

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Scream at the top of your lungs

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Ignore everyone and hide

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a healthy way to deal with anger?

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Punching a wall or hitting someone

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Taking deep breaths and counting to ten

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Taking a walk or playing with a toy

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Going for a bike ride or swimming

Question 12

What is the name of the feeling when you really want something?

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Want or desire

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Sadness

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Happiness

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Anger

Question 13

Which of these feelings is often associated with sadness?

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Loneliness

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Happiness

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Excitement

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Anger

Question 14

What is the best thing to do if you are feeling scared?

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Talk to a grown-up you trust

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Ignore it and pretend it's not happening

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Hide under the covers and hope it goes away

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Pretend to be very brave and act tough

Question 15

Which of these is a happy feeling?

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Feeling excited

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Feeling down

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Feeling cross

Question 16

When you're feeling angry, it's okay to:

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Tell someone calmly

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Punch someone

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Shout very loudly

Question 17

What does it mean to be shy?

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Feeling nervous and a bit scared

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Feeling pleased and confident

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Feeling cross and ready to fight

Question 18

If you're feeling sad, what can help?

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Talking to a friend

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Eating ice cream

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Pretending everything's okay

Question 19

To show someone you care, don't:

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Make fun of them

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Listen to them

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Help them

Question 20

When someone feels lonely, it's nice to:

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Play with them

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Ignore them

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Tell them to go away

Question 21

If you feel jealous, try to:

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Think happy thoughts

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Make the other person jealous too

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Hit something

Question 22

If you lose your favourite toy, you might feel:

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Sad

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Happy

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Excited

Question 23

When showing your feelings, remember to:

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Respect others

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Do whatever you want

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Only show good feelings

Question 24

If a friend is scared, a kind thing to say is:

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I know how you feel

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What are you scared of?

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I'll protect you

Question 25

When you feel really good, like when you get a new toy, what emotion are you experiencing?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

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Fear

Question 26

If you're feeling cross or annoyed, what's a good way to show it?

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Talking quietly to a grown-up

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Yelling and throwing things

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Hitting or kicking

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Ignoring everyone

Question 27

Before you can control your feelings, you need to first:

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Understand them

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Ignore them

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Change them

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Hide them

Question 28

When you're feeling sad, like when you lose a toy, what's a healthy way to show it?

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Crying

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Kicking and screaming

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Hiding away

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Hurting yourself

Question 29

If you see someone being mean to another child, what should you do?

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Tell a grown-up

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Join in

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Pretend you don't see it

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Fight the bully

Question 30

If someone is doing something you don't like, how can you ask them to stop nicely?

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Ask them politely

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Yell at them

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Say hurtful things

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Ignore them

Question 31

If your friend is feeling sad, what's a kind thing you can do?

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Listen to them and offer to help

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Ignore them

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Tell them to stop being silly

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Make fun of them

Question 32

When you feel sad, what should you do?

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Talk to a grown-up or friend about how you're feeling

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Cry quietly in a corner

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Hit something or someone else

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Pretend you're not sad

Question 33

What emotion do you feel when you're really happy and excited?

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Joy

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Sadness

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Anger

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Worry

Question 34

When you're feeling angry, it's okay to:

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Take deep breaths and try to calm down

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Hurt others

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Yell and shout at others

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Throw things around

Question 35

What should you do if you see someone who looks scared?

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Ask them if they're okay and offer to help

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Make fun of them

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Ignore them

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Tell them to stop being scared

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a feeling?

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The colour red

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

Question 37

What's a good way to calm down when you're feeling overwhelmed?

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Take a few slow, deep breaths

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Run around as fast as you can

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Punch a pillow or stuffie

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Hide under the bed or in a cupboard

Question 38

When you're feeling shy, what can you do to help yourself feel braver?

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Talk to yourself in a kind and positive way

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Pretend to be someone else

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Avoid talking to anyone

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Hide in a corner

Question 39

What's a healthy way to express anger?

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Talking about it with a grown-up you trust

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Hitting someone

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Kicking things

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Screaming or shouting

Question 40

Which of these is a sign that someone might be feeling sad?

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Crying

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Smiling and laughing

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Jumping up and down

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Talking really loudly

Question 41

What should you do if you see someone being unkind to someone else?

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Tell a grown-up

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Join in and be unkind too

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Laugh at them

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Ignore it

Question 42

When we're feeling sad or angry, what can we do to make ourselves feel better?

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Talk to a grown-up or friend

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Hit something

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Keep our feelings to ourselves

Question 43

If you see your friend is looking sad, what's the kindest thing you can do?

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Ask them what's wrong and listen to them

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Leave them alone to play on their own

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Tell them to stop being silly

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Run away and hide

Question 44

When you feel cross and frustrated, what is that called?

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Cross and frustrated

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Excited and happy

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Calm and relaxed

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Tired and sleepy

Question 45

If you feel scared, what's a good way to make yourself feel better?

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Talk to a grown-up you trust

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Hide under the covers

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Run around and scream

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Ignore the feeling and pretend it's not there

Question 46

If someone is being unkind to you, what should you do?

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Tell a grown-up you trust

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Hit them back

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Ignore them

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Cry

Question 47

Is it okay to feel angry sometimes?

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Yes

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No

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a way to show that you are happy?

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Crying

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Smiling

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Jumping up and down

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Hugging someone

Question 49

If you're feeling sad and want to cry, what should you do?

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Find a quiet place to cry

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Try to stop the tears

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Pretend that you're not sad

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Ignore the feeling

Question 50

When you feel excited, what would be a good way to show it?

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Jump up and down

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Shout at your friends

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Throw things

Question 51

How should you let someone know you're upset?

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Talk to them calmly

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Yell at them

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Hit them

Question 52

What can you do to help yourself calm down when you're feeling overwhelmed?

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Take slow, deep breaths

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Run around

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Eat a lot of candy

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a nice way to show someone you like them?

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Saying something mean to them

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Giving them a hug

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Sharing your toys with them

Question 54

What should you do if you see someone crying?

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Ask them if they're okay

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Make fun of them

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Ignore them

Question 55

What can you do if you're not sure how to express your emotions?

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Ask someone you trust for help

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Keep your feelings to yourself

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Pretend you're feeling something else

Question 56

Which of these is not a feeling?

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Purple

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

Question 57

What might make you feel angry?

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Someone taking your favourite toy

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Playing with friends

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Helping tidy up the toys