Children do not always understand the range of their feelings. By helping children to identify and express feelings, they are learning to deal with emotions in a healthy manner. When a child can pinpoint what he/she is feeling, it is easier for them to get their needs met. Children learn to express emotions through art, imaginative play, and mimicking the behavior of others.
Paper Plate Face
Decorate paper plates with various feelings gluing on yarn for hair and using crayons or colored pencils to draw on the face.
Pass the Token
You will need a small stuffed animal, small ball, or some type of token to be passed. Have children sit in a circle; if there are only two people then face to face. Give the token to a child and out loud the child says:
I am happy when... The child then passes the token to the next child. After everyone has had a turn, go on to the next feeling.
I am happy when...
I am angry when...
I am super excited when...
I am sad when...
I am surprised when...
I am scared when...
I am lonely when...
I Feel When
Go over each feeling and then have children fill out the worksheet.
Go over each feeling and then have children fill out the worksheet.
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