Meet our E-motions monsters
each character represents one of the 5 Chinese Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)
Ryangry
(Chinese wood element)
STRENGTHS
⦁ Takes Initiative, leader, loves challenges
⦁ Performs well under pressure
⦁ performs well under pressure and in competitions
WEAKNESSES
⦁ Bossy, needs to be in control
⦁ Tend to get frustrated and gets into fights
⦁ Big ego, competitive, has "ants in pants"
Ryangry’s quotes:
"Challenge accepted!"
"Today I will try to keep my temper from getting lost"
Dominant emotion: anger/frustration. Has a short fuse but cools down quickly.
Favorite activities:
martial arts, competitive sports (soccer/running/competitive gymnastics, swimming etc.), Stress ball, fidget toys, “body sock”, gymnastics
What motivates Ryangry?
⦁ Challenges
Dramamia
STRENGTHS
⦁ charismatic, friendly, creative
⦁ Loves to lead out of love
⦁ Enthusiastic, energetic
WEAKNESSES
⦁ Won’t stop talking, can't stil still
⦁ Needs constant attention
⦁ "Drama queen"
Dramamia’s quotes:
“Today is going to be a great day!”
"Today I will try to find some Zen"
Dominant emotion: happiness! Sometimes gets overexcited and feels empty afterwards.
Favorite activities:
Dancing, playing a musical instrument, drama class, singing, comics, magic, mixed media arts, karaoke.
What motivates Dramamia?
Make it exciting!
(Chinese fire element)
Pleasington
Chinese Earth Element
STRENGTHS
⦁ “grounded”
⦁ “Motherly” - taking care of others
⦁ compassionate, friendly
WEAKNESSES
⦁ worrisome
⦁ Self pity
⦁ pleasers
Pleasington’s quotes:
"Today I will try looking at the glass half full"
"I take care of my garden and my garden takes care of me"
Dominant emotion: empathy-worry. Cares more for others rather than self, sometimes tends to self pity.
Favorite activities:
Cooking , gardening, family time, reading
What motivates Pleasington?
Heartfelt requests
Perfectron
Metal Element
STRENGTHS
⦁ perfectionist, precise
⦁ organized
⦁ Seeks justice, reliable, honest
WEAKNESSES
⦁ Can hold a grudge, tells the truth regardless of tact
⦁ Overthinks things and then regrets decision
⦁ Avoids challenge
Perfectron’s quotes:
"When things are organized in place it's easier to ace!"
"Today I will remind myself that failing is just an excuse to try again"
Dominant emotion: sorrow - difficulty “letting go”.
Favorite activities:
Debate club, Legos, Chess, science, robotics, fencing, martial arts
What motivates Perfectron?
Speak the facts !
Fearolina
(Chinese Water Element)
STRENGTHS
⦁ Strong will power and patience
⦁ Adapts easily to people/situations
⦁ Creative imagination, calm
WEAKNESSES
⦁ Fearful, shy
⦁ Tendency to be a "pushover"
⦁ Day dreamer
Fearolina's quotes:
"Today I will try to beat one of my fears"
"I can do anything when I believe in myself"
Dominant emotion: Fear. But has a great will power
Favorite activities:
swimming, climbing wall, gymnastics, creative writing, arts and crafts, martial arts
What motivates Fearolina?
Fear