Take-home sheet · Emotion Engine

Sage: a sibling's bigger birthday party

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Take-home sheet · A story from Emotion Engine

Sage: a sibling's bigger birthday party

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sage character
Sage's younger sibling just had a birthday party that was way bigger than his. His parents got a bouncy castle, a DJ, and invited the whole class. Sage's birthday last month was just a small dinner with family.

In the game

Name what Sage is feeling, rate how strong it is, then choose the best way for Sage to cope.

Talk it overThree questions for after you play. There are no wrong answers.

  1. 1

    What do you think Sage is feeling? You can name more than one feeling.

  2. 2

    How intense is it, from 1 to 10?

  3. 3

    What's the best way for Sage to cope? What works for you?

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Practice sheet: Feelings Thermometer · cbthero.com/printables/feelings-thermometer

Ages 10–16 · Family

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🖨️ Feelings Thermometer

Name the feeling, rate how intense it is from 1 to 10, then pick a way to cope.

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