Feelings
All feelings are OK. I can name my feelings and find ways to feel calm.
Sometimes we feel happy, and sometimes sad, mad, scared or surprised. Everybody has big feelings! Naming a feeling helps. Then we can take deep breaths, ask for a hug or tell a grown-up.
Words to know
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Did you know?
- Smiling can help you feel a little happier.
- Taking slow, deep breaths helps your body calm down.
- You can feel two feelings at once, like excited and nervous on the first day of school.
- Other people can guess how you feel by looking at your face and body.
Try it! Hands-on activities
Simple things to do together with stuff you already have.
Printables
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Read together
Stories to read aloud that go with this topic.
Talk about it
Questions to ask while you read, play or walk.
- What makes you feel happy?
- What can you do when you feel mad?
- How can you tell if a friend feels sad? How could you help?
For teachers
What this topic supports:
- Head Start ELOF: Emotional Functioning, recognizing and naming feelings
- CASEL: Self-Awareness and Self-Management