Cool and Calm Choices

This worksheet presents realistic classroom moments that may trigger frustration, disappointment, or emotional discomfort. Students read each scenario and respond with a calm choice-either by writing or saying what a regulated, thoughtful reaction would look like. The prompts encourage learners to pause, consider their feelings, and choose strategies such as breathing, asking for help, staying patient, or using positive self-talk. This activity supports emotional regulation and helps students practice making choices that keep situations peaceful and safe. It reinforces problem-solving and reduces impulsive reactions by teaching students how to respond instead of react. Overall, the worksheet helps learners build self-control and resilience during everyday classroom challenges.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Self-Regulation and Emotional Control

SEL – Responsible Decision-Making

English Language Arts – Writing Constructive Responses

SEL – Coping Strategies for School Settings

This worksheet is part of our self-regulation in social settings worksheets collection.