The Playground Peacekeepers: A Kindergarten Mental Health Adventure Quiz (Advanced) Worksheet • Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Students practice emotional synthesis and social problem-solving to help their classroom friends navigate big feelings and tricky social situations.
Pedagogical Overview
This assessment evaluates early childhood emotional literacy and social-emotional regulation strategies through relatable playground scenarios. The content utilizes a high-support scaffolding approach, connecting physiological body cues to emotional states to foster self-awareness. It is ideal for formative assessment during social-emotional learning (SEL) blocks or as a classroom community-building exercise focused on mental health hygiene.
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- Identify healthy coping mechanisms and grounding techniques for managing anxiety and fear.
- Apply social problem-solving skills to navigate interpersonal conflicts and demonstrate empathy.
- Connect physiological body signals, such as a racing heart or 'noisy' brain, to specific emotional states.
All 10 Questions
- Leo is feeling a 'storm' in his tummy because he is scared to go down the big slide. What is a brave and healthy 'tool' Leo can use to feel better?A) Hiding in the bathroom until recess endsB) Taking three slow 'balloon breaths' to calm his bodyC) Telling the slide that it is a mean slideD) Running away from the playground
- If a friend feels very sad for a long time, the best thing to do is keep it a secret so they don't get in trouble.A) TrueB) False
- When Maya feels so angry that she wants to push, she can choose to use her ______ to tell a teacher how she feels.A) FeetB) TeethC) WordsD) Toys
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- Sam is having a hard time focusing because his brain feels 'noisy' and jumpy today. What could his teacher do to help him feel safe and calm?A) Give him a quiet corner with a soft pillowB) Ask him to run around the room very fastC) Turn the lights up very brightD) Tell him to sit perfectly still for an hour
- Everyone has a 'hidden' world inside them called feelings, and it is important to take care of that world just like we wash our hands.A) TrueB) False
- Sarah sees a friend crying alone under a tree. She wants to show 'Empathy.' What should she do?A) Laugh so the friend thinks it is a jokeB) Walk away so she doesn't get sad tooC) Sit quietly next to them so they aren't aloneD) Take the friend's shoes so they have to chase her
- If your heart is beating very fast because you are nervous, you are experiencing a ______ in your body.A) FeelingB) SecretC) MistakeD) Sneeze
- Ben’s brain tells him he has to touch the door handle five times or something bad will happen. This is a big, 'sticky' thought. Who can help Ben with his sticky thoughts?A) A talking dogB) A kind doctor or therapistC) His stuffed bearD) Nobody can help
- Asking for a 'brain break' when you feel overwhelmed is a sign that you are being a smart leader of your own body.A) TrueB) False
- When we draw a picture of how we feel, we are using ______ to help our minds feel better.A) MathB) ArtC) NaptimeD) Lunch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mental Health Quiz is an excellent resource for a substitute teacher because the scenario-based questions guide kindergarten students through clear social expectations and include an answer key for easy redirection.
Most kindergarten students will complete this Mental Health Quiz in about fifteen to twenty minutes, especially if a teacher or aide reads the questions aloud to facilitate group discussion around the emotional scenarios.
Certainly, this Mental Health Quiz works well for differentiated instruction by allowing advanced learners to explain the 'why' behind their answers while providing visual-heavy or verbal support for students who are still developing literacy skills.
While specifically designed as a Kindergarten Mental Health Quiz, the foundational concepts of empathy and breathing techniques are also highly relevant for preschool or first-grade students who are practicing self-regulation.
You can use this Mental Health Quiz as a formative assessment by observing which emotional 'tools' students struggle to identify, allowing you to tailor your future social-emotional learning lessons to those specific gaps in understanding.
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