Sharing Feelings Collection

Our Sharing Feelings Unit contains a series of videos about Casey and his friends learning how to express their feelings to strengthen their friendships, along with complementary printables and activities.

What videos are included? 

Timmy the Tiger and Other Broken Toys

Chapter 7 of our full 30-Chapter series
Isaac comes over for a playdate. Casey’s excitement soon turns into frustration when Isaac’s  energy gets out of control and leads to Casey’s room and toys becoming a mess.
  • Choosing the right energy for the situation
  • Adjusting expectations
  • Problem-solving through arguments with friends

The Box of Tissue

Chapter 12 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey talks to his dad about what he can do to fix his friendship with Bridget. They talk about what makes a healthy friendship and how compliments can make your friends feel important and heard. Casey puts his new skills to the test at school when his teacher Mrs. Morrison facilitates a conversation between him and Bridget.
  • Navigating friendship conflicts or arguments
  • Understanding the give and take of friendship
  • Giving meaningful compliments

Casey Reads Faces

Chapter 13 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey and his little sister Mallory get into an argument. Casey’s mom helps facilitate a healthy discussion of feelings between the two siblings, teaching Casey how to use verbal and facial cues as hints.
  • Reading verbal and facial cues
  • Empathizing: seeing other's emotions
  • Navigating sibling arguments

Elephant-Snake Venom

Chapter 17 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey and Bridget have a disagreement during their imaginary play game. The friends use their skills to calm their frustration and problem-solve together. 
  • Navigating friendship conflicts or arguments
  • Problem-solving with friends
  • Understanding Frustration Energy: Acting In vs. Acting Out
  • Adjusting expectations

Targeted

Chapter 20 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey really doesn’t want to go to school and deal with threatening bullying behavior from Daniel, who just returned back from a suspension due to the other day’s events. Casey breaks down at the breakfast table, and he and his parents make a plan to talk to the school administration about his safety.
  • How to navigate bullying behavior
  • Knowing when to find adult help
  • Prioritizing safety

Friendship Rights

Chapter 21 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey has agreed to have a “friendship chat” with Daniel and the school counselor. He practices advocating for himself and discussing friendship rights and responsibilities with Daniel.
  • Advocating for friendship rights
  • Recognizing friendship responsibilities
  • Practicing open communication with peers

The Accounting of Friendship

Chapter 22 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey experiences the positive and negative “transactions” of friendship as Joe and Samay have an argument at the lunch table. He imagines their friendship as a bank account with positive deposits–compliments and apologies–and negative withdrawals–teasing and arguing.
  • Understanding Friendship Reciprocity
  • Practicing give and take in friendship
  • Catching negative friendship loops

"I Feel..."

Chapter 23 of our full 30-Chapter series
During a pivotal morning moment, Casey and his mom talk about using “I feel” statements to communicate how we’re feeling to others instead of letting uncomfortable feelings build up inside of us and affect our behaviors. Casey practices using “I feel” statements throughout the school day. 
  • Advocating for yourself using "I Feel" statements
  • Verbalizing our feelings

I Am Casey!

Chapter 24 of our full 30-Chapter series
When Casey is feeling nervous about being a beginner at soccer on his school’s team, he talks to Bridget about all the special things that make Casey… Casey!
  • Practicing positive affirmations
  • Recognizing ourselves as whole people
  • Recognizing our uniqueness and value

Superpowers!

Chapter 27 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey decides to bring one of his dad’s fragile vintage comic books to school since his friends are playing a superhero imaginary game. Things quickly go wrong when his friends Isaac and Bridget become dysregulated arguing over the comic book. Casey might not be able to repair the ripped comic book, but he CAN talk to his friend Isaac, who feels like a troublemaker because of his hyperactivity.
  • Taking pride in our strengths and acknowledging our weaknesses
  • Accepting our unique selves
  • Being aware of our triggers and limits

Presentation Day

Chapter 28 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey had struggled to come up with an expertise to present to his class, but realized he had an expertise in making friends. Even though some of his classmates tease him for his presentation subject, he finds confidence in his decision after speaking to some trusted adults about it. How will Casey’s presentation go?
  • Feeling proud of our skills and abilities
  • Managing anxiety before a performance or event

Printables and Activities

Our printables and activities correlate with our chapter videos. Facilitators can watch the video of their choosing with their group or client, then lead the corresponding activity. Included in this unit are facilitator activity instructions, student worksheets, and take-home activities to reinforce learning. 

Lesson Activities

  • Action! Role Play Activity
  • Compliment Boxes
  • Ready, Set, Action! Role Playing Game
  • Make Your Own Energy Stick
  • Make Your Own Friendship Bill of Rights
  • Friendship Bank Account Activity 
  • Speak Up! Activity 
  • I AM Shield

Take-Home Activities

  • Playwriting (Home Activity 7)
  • Giving and Receiving (Home Activity 12)
  • I Hear You, I See You (Home Activity 13)
  • Frustration Energy (Home Activity 17)
  • I Can Solve It (Home Activity 20)
  • My Rights, Your Rights (Home Activity 21)
  • Friendship Accounting (Home Activity 22)
  • Unstuffed Bag (Home Activity 23)
  • I AM... (Home Activity 24)
  • Gaining Wisdom (Home Activity 27)
  • You've Got Skills! (Home Activity 28)

Coloring Pages and Posters (8x11 or 11x14 downloads available)

  • Corresponding coloring page for every video
  • Two Sides of the Same Coin Poster
  • Friendship Bill of Rights Poster
  • Energy Bill of Rights Poster
  • Feelings Bill of Rights Poster
  • I AM Shield (Poster Option for activity)