Coping with Life Changes · seed 1 · A4, ink-friendly. The answer key prints on its own page for grown-ups.

When Things Change

Personal & Social Development · Self-Regulation & Resilience · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Who is a good person to talk to about a hard change?

    • A stranger
    • A trusted grown-up
    • No one

  2. Which of these is a big change in a kid's life?

    • Getting a new teacher
    • Eating breakfast
    • Tying your shoes

  3. Keeping the same bedtime routine can help during a change.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Leo is scared about moving house. Who should he talk to?

    • His mom
    • His teddy bear
    • No one, he should hide it

  5. Mia got a new baby brother. She feels happy and sad at once. What does that mean?

    • She is confused about her feelings
    • Something is wrong with her
    • She can feel two ways at the same time

  6. Which is an example of keeping a familiar routine during a change?

    • Doing something different every night
    • Reading the same bedtime story every night
    • Skipping bedtime altogether

  7. Sam just moved to a new house. Which choice best helps Sam feel okay?

    • Keep bedtime the same and talk to a parent about feelings
    • Ignore the new house completely
    • Change everything at once and tell no one

  8. Ana says talking about her worries makes things worse, so she keeps them inside. Is Ana right?

    • Yes, keeping feelings inside always works best
    • It does not matter either way
    • No, talking usually helps feelings feel smaller
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Answer key

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  1. A trusted grown-up · Talking to someone you trust helps big feelings feel smaller.
  2. Getting a new teacher · A new teacher is a change. Breakfast and shoes are everyday things.
  3. True · Familiar routines make change feel less scary.
  4. His mom · A trusted grown-up like his mom can really help, more than a toy.
  5. She can feel two ways at the same time · Big changes can bring more than one feeling at the same time.
  6. Reading the same bedtime story every night · Repeating the same steps each night helps things feel steady during change.
  7. Keep bedtime the same and talk to a parent about feelings · Familiar routines and talking to someone both help during a big change.
  8. No, talking usually helps feelings feel smaller · Talking to someone you trust usually helps, even if it feels hard at first.
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