Emotional Palette: Kindergarten

Anger

  • When someone takes your toy away.

  • When someone is being mean to you or a friend.

  • When you get blamed for something you didn’t do.

  • When someone doesn't listen to you.

  • When you are treated unfairly.

  • When you have to stop doing something fun too soon.

  • When someone says something that hurts your feelings.

  • When someone breaks something that is special to you.

  • When others don’t follow the rules.

  • When you don’t get a turn after waiting for so long.

    Vengeance

  • Wanting to make things right after someone hurts you.

  • Trying to help a friend who is being bullied.

  • Standing up for yourself when someone is unfair.

  • Wanting someone to say sorry after they make you sad.

  • Protecting someone who can’t protect themselves.

  • Telling a teacher when someone is being mean.

  • Wanting to stop someone from hurting others.

  • Making sure no one else gets treated badly.

  • Fixing things after someone messes them up.

  • Wanting to show someone how they made you feel.

    Fatalism

  • Knowing that sometimes things go wrong and that's okay.

  • Understanding that not everything can be fixed.

  • Accepting when plans have to change.

  • Realizing that we can't always control what happens.

  • Knowing that everyone makes mistakes.

  • Understanding that not everything lasts forever.

  • Knowing that bad things sometimes happen.

  • Accepting that some things are too big to change.

  • Knowing that it’s okay to feel sad sometimes.

  • Realizing that sometimes we just have to let things be.

    Existential Nihilism

  • Wondering why things happen the way they do.

  • Thinking about why we are here.

  • Feeling like some things don’t have a reason.

  • Wondering why people do things that make no sense.

  • Feeling like everything is just a game sometimes.

  • Thinking about how small we are compared to the sky.

  • Wondering what it all means.

  • Thinking about things that seem too big to understand.

  • Wondering if everything we do really matters.

  • Feeling like the world is too big to understand.

    Sad Victimhood

  • Feeling sad when someone isn’t nice to you.

  • Feeling like you have no one to help you.

  • Feeling like nobody listens to you.

  • Feeling like nothing you do makes it better.

  • Feeling hurt because someone made fun of you.

  • Feeling like life isn’t fair.

  • Feeling like you’re always in trouble for no reason.

  • Feeling like others don’t understand you.

  • Feeling lonely because someone hurt you.

  • Feeling like nobody is on your side.

    Extreme Disappointment

  • When you don't get the toy you wanted.

  • When someone breaks a promise.

  • When your friend doesn't want to play with you.

  • When you work hard but things don’t turn out right.

  • When you miss out on something fun.

  • When you think you did well, but it wasn't enough.

  • When you lose something you care about.

  • When your drawing doesn’t come out how you wanted.

  • When someone you look up to does something wrong.

  • When plans are canceled.

    Despair/Misery

  • Feeling very sad for a long time.

  • When you can't find your favorite toy.

  • Feeling like nothing will make you happy again.

  • When no one wants to play with you.

  • When you are left out of a game.

  • Feeling like nobody understands how you feel.

  • When things go wrong over and over.

  • Feeling lonely and left out.

  • When it feels like no one cares.

  • When you are really, really tired of being sad.

    Grief

  • Feeling sad when a pet dies.

  • Missing someone who moved away.

  • When your friend has to leave.

  • Feeling sad because something special is gone.

  • When you lose your favorite toy.

  • Feeling empty because someone you love is gone.

  • When your family moves away from your home.

  • Missing a friend who isn’t around anymore.

  • Feeling like something important is lost.

  • Remembering someone who is no longer here.

    Madness

  • When things just don’t make sense.

  • Feeling like the world is upside down.

  • When everything feels too much.

  • Feeling like you can’t keep up.

  • When everyone seems to be against you.

  • Feeling confused about what is real.

  • When nobody seems to understand you.

  • When it feels like nothing goes right.

  • Feeling frustrated and out of control.

  • When things are very confusing.

    Being/Feeling Misunderstood

  • When nobody understands what you mean.

  • When your friends don’t get your joke.

  • When you try to explain but no one listens.

  • When people think you’re saying something you’re not.

  • When no one sees things like you do.

  • When others think you're wrong but you know you're right.

  • When you feel different from everyone else.

  • When your words come out wrong.

  • When people judge you without knowing you.

  • When others laugh at you when you’re serious.

    Feeling/Being Wrongness

  • Feeling like you don’t fit in.

  • Thinking you always mess up.

  • Feeling like you’re not good enough.

  • When people tell you you’re wrong all the time.

  • When you can’t do what others can.

  • Feeling unsure of yourself.

  • When everyone else seems right but you.

  • When you don’t know the answer.

  • Feeling out of place.

  • Thinking everything you do is wrong.

    Wrongly Believing to Be Misunderstood

  • Thinking someone doesn’t like you, but they do.

  • Thinking people don’t get you when they do.

  • Thinking everyone is against you when they aren’t.

  • Feeling like nobody cares when they actually do.

  • Thinking people are laughing at you when they aren’t.

  • Thinking nobody understands when you haven’t explained.

  • Thinking everyone sees you in a bad way.

  • Thinking you’re all alone when you’re not.

  • Thinking others think you’re not smart.

  • Thinking people don’t see the good in you.

    Paranoia

  • Thinking everyone is watching you.

  • Feeling like people are talking about you.

  • Thinking others want to hurt you.

  • Feeling like everyone is against you.

  • Thinking someone is trying to trick you.

  • Worrying that friends don’t really like you.

  • Feeling like you can’t trust anyone.

  • Thinking people have secrets about you.

  • Feeling like others are hiding things from you.

  • Thinking everyone is out to get you.

    Chaos

  • When everything is messy and loud.

  • When no one knows what to do.

  • When everyone is running around.

  • When things are not organized.

  • When plans change suddenly.

  • When no one follows the rules.

  • When everything is happening at once.

  • When you lose control of what’s going on.

  • When everyone is talking and no one is listening.

  • When everything feels upside down.

    Shame About (Artistic) Taste

  • Feeling embarrassed about the drawings you like.

  • Thinking people will laugh at the songs you love.

  • Liking cartoons that others don’t.

  • Being shy about your favorite colors.

  • Feeling bad because others don’t like your art.

  • Hiding what you really enjoy making.

  • Not sharing your favorite things because you’re scared.

  • Feeling silly for liking simple things.

  • Worrying about what others think of your drawings.

  • Feeling small because others don’t like what you love.

    Fear About (Artistic) Taste

  • Being afraid others will not like your art.

  • Worrying people will laugh at your favorite songs.

  • Not sharing because you are scared of what others think.

  • Feeling like what you like isn't good enough.

  • Afraid your drawings will be called silly.

  • Scared to show your favorite things.

  • Worrying that people won’t understand your art.

  • Being nervous that what you make is wrong.

  • Thinking others will judge you.

  • Worrying about being different from others.

    Concern

  • Worrying when your friend is sad.

  • Feeling nervous when someone is hurt.

  • Hoping your friend does well in school.

  • Feeling scared when your pet is sick.

  • Worrying when your mom or dad feels bad.

  • Being worried when your friend is upset.

  • Worrying when someone is acting differently.

  • Feeling scared when you don’t know where someone is.

  • Wanting to help when your friend is crying.

  • Feeling uneasy when someone is alone.

    Bliss

  • Feeling really happy when eating ice cream.

  • Laughing with your best friend.

  • Playing your favorite game with friends.

  • Getting a big hug from your mom or dad.

  • Watching your favorite movie.

  • Running outside on a sunny day.

  • Getting a surprise gift.

  • Having a fun party with balloons.

  • Petting a cute puppy or kitten.

  • Hearing your favorite story at bedtime.

    Contentment

  • Sitting on a comfy couch with a blanket.

  • Having a nice snack after playing.

  • Coloring a picture that makes you happy.

  • Lying in bed feeling cozy.

  • Getting a pat on the back for a job well done.

  • Eating your favorite meal.

  • Playing quietly with your favorite toy.

  • Sitting outside on a nice day.

  • Being with family at home.

  • Getting a big smile from a friend.

    Optimism

  • Thinking tomorrow will be a great day.

  • Believing you will win the next game.

  • Knowing things will get better soon.

  • Saying, "I can do it!" even if it's hard.

  • Looking forward to playing with friends.

  • Believing a sad day can become happy.

  • Hoping to get better at drawing.

  • Expecting a fun surprise.

  • Feeling sure that things will turn out okay.

  • Knowing your friend will feel better soon.

    Hopeful

  • Waiting for your favorite treat.

  • Hoping it will be a sunny day tomorrow.

  • Thinking your turn will come soon.

  • Believing you will get what you want for your birthday.

  • Knowing you will see your friend again soon.

  • Expecting things to be better.

  • Hoping to win a prize.

  • Wishing for something good to happen.

  • Thinking that things will work out.

  • Hoping you can be a great helper.

    Faith

  • Believing that your family will always care for you.

  • Knowing your friends want you to be happy.

  • Trusting that the teacher is there to help you.

  • Feeling that things will be okay.

  • Believing good things will come your way.

  • Knowing that you can always try again.

  • Trusting that someone will help if you fall.

  • Believing in kindness.

  • Knowing someone will be there for you.

  • Trusting that you can do hard things.

    Confidence

  • Knowing you can tie your own shoes.

  • Feeling proud when you learn something new.

  • Saying “I can do it!”

  • Believing you can run fast.

  • Knowing you are good at drawing.

  • Speaking up when you know the answer.

  • Trying new things without being scared.

  • Feeling good about yourself.

  • Knowing you did a great job.

  • Feeling brave when trying something different.

    Lighthearted

  • Giggling at a funny joke.

  • Playing tag with friends.

  • Dancing in your room for fun.

  • Jumping in puddles after rain.

  • Laughing when your friend makes a funny face.

  • Enjoying a silly story.

  • Pretending to be a superhero.

  • Making funny noises to make someone laugh.

  • Feeling free and happy.

  • Playing dress-up just for fun.

    Witty

  • Telling a funny joke.

  • Saying something clever that makes people smile.

  • Making a quick, funny comeback.

  • Saying something silly to make everyone laugh.

  • Being clever with your words.

  • Making a funny rhyme.

  • Pointing out something funny about a situation.

  • Saying something surprising and funny.

  • Making everyone think and smile at the same time.

  • Making a playful joke with your friends.

    Pretty/Beautiful

  • Seeing pretty flowers in the park.

  • Looking at a rainbow in the sky.

  • Wearing your favorite clothes.

  • Watching a butterfly fly around.

  • Seeing stars at night.

  • Drawing a colorful picture.

  • Smiling because something looks nice.

  • Looking at the sunset.

  • Seeing a beautiful bird.

  • Feeling pretty when you’re happy.

    Rich

  • Having lots of fun toys.

  • Being surrounded by people who love you.

  • Feeling happy with what you have.

  • Having lots of yummy food.

  • Feeling rich because you have lots of friends.

  • Sharing your things with others.

  • Being full of happy feelings.

  • Feeling like you have everything you need.

  • Getting hugs whenever you want.

  • Feeling happy even without lots of stuff.

    Love

  • Getting a hug from your mom or dad.

  • Feeling happy when your friend is happy.

  • Loving your favorite stuffed animal.

  • Giving a big hug to someone you care about.

  • Feeling safe with family.

  • Caring about someone who cares about you.

  • Loving your pet and taking care of them.

  • Being nice to your brother or sister.

  • Feeling warm inside when someone smiles at you.

  • Telling someone you love them.

    Knowledgeable

  • Knowing all your ABCs.

  • Being able to count to ten.

  • Knowing the answer to a question.

  • Telling your friend something cool you learned.

  • Knowing what to do when you cross the street.

  • Remembering the names of different animals.

  • Knowing how to tie your shoes.

  • Understanding how things work.

  • Telling a story about something you learned.

  • Knowing all the colors in the rainbow.

    Aware

  • Noticing when your friend is sad.

  • Knowing when it’s time to be quiet.

  • Seeing that someone needs help.

  • Realizing when someone is upset.

  • Noticing when someone is being kind.

  • Understanding when it’s time to say sorry.

  • Knowing when someone feels left out.

  • Realizing when to share your toys.

  • Seeing when someone is tired.

  • Understanding when you need to take turns.

    Wise

  • Knowing it’s good to be kind.

  • Understanding why you should share.

  • Knowing not to touch something hot.

  • Learning from a mistake.

  • Knowing that being nice makes others happy.

  • Being careful with your words.

  • Knowing it’s okay to ask for help.

  • Understanding when to say sorry.

  • Thinking before you act.

  • Knowing it’s better to be honest.

    Humble

  • Letting your friend go first.

  • Saying “thank you” when someone helps you.

  • Not bragging about winning a game.

  • Admitting when you need help.

  • Saying “sorry” when you did something wrong.

  • Being proud without showing off.

  • Letting others share their ideas too.

  • Knowing everyone is good at something.

  • Not needing everyone to notice what you did.

  • Being happy for your friend when they win.

    Forbearant

  • Waiting your turn to play.

  • Not getting upset when things take a long time.

  • Forgiving a friend who made a mistake.

  • Staying calm when someone bumps into you.

  • Being patient when your mom is busy.

  • Letting your little brother have his way sometimes.

  • Waiting without complaining.

  • Trying again even when it’s hard.

  • Being okay when you don’t get what you want.

  • Smiling even if you have to wait longer.

    Faithful

  • Always being there for your best friend.

  • Keeping a secret when someone tells you.

  • Trusting that things will get better.

  • Standing by someone even when they are sad.

  • Believing in your friend no matter what.

  • Always cheering for your family.

  • Keeping your promises.

  • Staying close to someone even if they make mistakes.

  • Trusting your family loves you.

  • Sticking with your favorite toy even if it's old.

    Loveful

  • Hugging your mom because you love her.

  • Telling your friend they are the best.

  • Helping your dad when he needs it.

  • Giving your favorite toy to cheer someone up.

  • Loving your pet and feeding them.

  • Saying “I love you” to your family.

  • Wanting to make others happy.

  • Always being kind to others.

  • Feeling warm inside when you think of someone you love.

  • Wanting to spend time with those you care about.