Helping 5-Year-Olds Understand Expressing Feelings and Thoughts

Hi there! Feeling shy is something that many people, including kids, can feel sometimes. Let’s talk about expressing our feelings and thoughts! Here’s how we can do it step by step:

1. Identify Your Feelings: Start by thinking about how you feel. Are you happy, sad, scared, or excited? Knowing how you feel is very important!
2. Use Feeling Words: Use words to describe your feelings. For example, you can say, 'I feel happy when I play with my friends!' or 'I feel scared when it’s dark.'
3. Talk to Someone: Once you know your feelings, find a trusted person, like your mom, dad, or teacher, and tell them what you’re feeling. You can say, 'I want to talk about how I feel.'
4. Practice: Sometimes, you can practice talking about your feelings. You could pretend to have a conversation with a toy or draw a picture of your feelings.
5. Listen to Others: Remember to listen when others share their feelings too. It helps everyone to understand one another better!

It’s okay to feel a little shy, but speaking up can help you and your friends feel closer and happier. Practice makes it easier!