Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and express different feelings.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Coloring materials
- Imagination
No special knowledge required, just bring your creativity!
Activities
- Feelings Drawing: Draw different faces showing happy, sad, angry, and surprised feelings.
- Feelings Charades: Act out a feeling and have someone guess what feeling you are showing.
- Feelings Journal: Draw or write about a time when you felt each feeling.
Talking Points
- Feelings are important: "It's okay to have different feelings, they help us understand ourselves."
- Expressing feelings is good: "Talking about how we feel can help others understand us better."
- It's okay to feel sad: "Feeling sad is normal, and it's important to talk about it with someone you trust."
- Feeling happy is wonderful: "When we feel happy, it's important to share our happiness with others."
- Feeling angry is okay: "Feeling angry is natural, but it's important to find healthy ways to express it."
- Feeling surprised can be fun: "Being surprised can be exciting, and it's okay to express that feeling!"