You’ve been working hard on your art project all week. Right before class ends, someone bumps your desk and spills water on it.
Your heart is racing. Your fists are tight. You feel really mad.
What do you do?
You yell, “Look what you did!” The person looks shocked. “It was an accident!” they say.
Now everyone is looking at you.
You close your eyes and take three deep breaths. You still feel upset, but a little calmer.
You raise your hand and tell the teacher, “Someone spilled water on my art.” The teacher says, “Thank you for using your words.”
She helps clean it up and says you can finish tomorrow.
You walk out into the hallway and breathe. A teacher sees you and asks if you need help.
You explain what happened. “Good job walking away,” they say.
You keep yelling. A teacher steps in. “Let’s all take a break,” they say.
You sit apart and feel your cheeks burning. That didn’t help much.
You ask, “Did you mean to do that?” The student says, “No, I tripped. I’m really sorry.”
Hearing that helps you feel a little better.
You had big feelings. You let them out in a big way. What might help next time?
You stayed mad. But nothing changed. What could you do next time to feel more in control?
It’s okay to need help. You shared your feelings and let someone support you.
You had big feelings—but you stayed calm and kind. That’s real strength.
🏅 You’ve earned the Kindness Hero badge!
Big feelings are part of life. What you do with them matters. Next time, you’ll try something different.
You used tools to manage your feelings and took steps to repair the situation. That’s how we grow stronger.