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Feelings and friendships

Naming and handling feelings, empathy, good friendships and a healthy self-image. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Naming feelings

HappySadAngryScaredNervous
When you can name your feeling, you understand and handle it better.
FeelingWhat it isWhat helps
NervousWorried about something coming; “butterflies” in your tummyPrepare in time, ask for help
JealousYou want what someone else hasThink of what you do well
DisappointedSomething did not work out as you hopedAccept the feeling and try again
LonelyYou feel aloneTalk to someone

Resilience means bouncing back after disappointment. A mistake? Admit it and learn from it.

Friends help each other.
Friends help each other.
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Friends and self-image

  • Someone plays alone? Invite them to join you. Being kind and including others makes new friends.
  • You hurt someone’s feelings? Apologise and put it right.
  • A friend is sad: listen without giving advice straight away, and ask “Do you want to talk about it?”
  • Your self-image is how you think and feel about yourself. Know your strengths; don’t compare yourself with others, because everyone is different.
StopBreatheslowlySay how youfeelLook for asolution
Calm down first, then you can think clearly.
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Showing feelings in a good way

FeelingA good way to show it
HappinessSmile, laugh and share your good news
LoveA hug for family, kind words, help someone
FearTell an adult what you are afraid of
JealousyAdmit it to yourself and think of what you do well
Rule

Notice how others feel: look at their face and body language, and ask “Are you okay?”

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Remember this and test yourself

Remember this: your summary
  • All feelings are normal, even angry, scared and nervous. Hurting someone is never right.
  • Empathy: understanding how someone else feels.
  • Angry? Walk away and calm down first, with slow, deep breaths.
  • A good friend listens, shares and is honest; friendship rests on trust and respect.
  • Sad for a long time? Talk to a parent or a trusted adult.

Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

Memory trick

Name it to tame it: say “I feel …” and the feeling gets smaller.

Flash cards · Tap to turn over

Important words

First say what the word means, then turn the card over.

Test yourself · Part 2

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