A Cloud in my Sunny Day: 2nd Grade Feelings Quiz (Easy) Worksheet β’ Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Second graders practice identifying common signs of sadness and worry while recognizing how caring helpers can support emotional health and wellness.
Pedagogical Overview
This quiz assesses a student's ability to identify physical and emotional symptoms of sadness, anxiety, and stress in themselves and others. Utilizing a scaffolded approach with relatable scenarios, the material moves from basic emotion recognition to identifying healthy coping mechanisms and support systems. This resource is ideal for social-emotional learning (SEL) blocks or health education units focusing on mental wellness and stigma reduction in early elementary grades.
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- Identify common behavioral and physical signs associated with sadness, anxiety, and chronic worry.
- Recognize the role of mental health professionals and trusted adults in supporting emotional well-veing.
- Select appropriate self-regulation strategies, such as deep breathing, to manage stressful situations.
All 10 Questions
- Leo usually loves to play tag at recess, but today he feels very sad and wants to sit alone. What is one way to describe how Leo is feeling?A) Very excitedB) Low energy or unhappyC) Hungry for a snackD) Angry at his shoes
- True or False: It is okay to talk to a teacher or a parent when your feelings identify as too big to handle alone.A) TrueB) False
- When Maya feels the 'jitters' and worries about things that haven't happened yet, she is feeling ____.A) SleepyB) BraveC) AnxiousD) Cold
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- Which of these is a healthy way to take care of your mind when you feel stressed?A) Taking deep, slow breathsB) Eating ten candy barsC) Hiding under the bed foreverD) Yelling at a friend
- True or False: Doctors who help people with their feelings and thoughts are called mental health helpers.A) TrueB) False
- If someone's brain works in a way that makes it hard to focus or sit still, they might have a nervous system that is very ____.A) QuietB) ActiveC) InvisibleD) Blue
- What is a sign that someone might be going through a hard time with their mental health?A) Wearing a red shirtB) Crying much more than usualC) Liking to read booksD) Knowing how to whistle
- To keep our minds healthy, we need enough ____ every night so our brains can rest.A) HomeworkB) Loud musicC) SleepD) Vegetables
- True or False: People with mental health struggles can never feel happy again.A) TrueB) False
- Sam feels scared of germs and washes his hands twenty times in a row. This is an example of a _____.A) Fun hobbyB) Normal lunch routineC) Repetitive behaviorD) Favorite sport
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Feelings Quiz is a perfect no-prep social-emotional learning sub-plan because it uses clear, age-appropriate language and includes an answer key for easy grading by any guest teacher.
Most second graders will complete this Feelings Quiz in about 10 to 15 minutes, making it an efficient check for understanding during a busy health or morning meeting block.
This Feelings Quiz supports differentiation by using varied question types like true-false and multiple choice, which allows teachers to read questions aloud for emerging readers while more advanced students complete the health assessment independently.
While specifically designed as a Second Grade Feelings Quiz, the vocabulary and concepts are accessible for first through third-grade students working on basic emotional literacy and mental health foundations.
You can use this Feelings Quiz as a quick exit ticket after a lesson on coping skills to gauge if students can successfully distinguish between healthy and unhealthy responses to big emotions.
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