While you can develop lesson plans from all of my feelings posts, I’ve just created a step-by-step timeline to go through my feelings curriculum. The time spend on each post will depend on the development and number of children that you are working with. I’ve added a print out of this schedule to the Resource Library with included instructions for identifying emotions, creating a feelings book, scaling emotions, feelings Jenga, and Inside Out discussion questions. This curriculum printout will only include the directions for each activity. Please make sure to print out the handouts for each activity individually. As always, you can gain access to the resource library by subscribing to our newsletter in the green box at the bottom of the page!Feelings Curriculum Timeline
Post 1: Identify Basic Emotions with Color Coding
To start, this is my first basic lesson on emotions. When I first started working with kids, I learned that many of my kids only really knew how to identify anger. For this lesson, I used the emotions from Inside Out, and we would spend a whole session on one emotion. This can be done in an individual or group format.
- Joy: Yellow
- Sadness: Blue
- Anger: Red
- Fear: Purple
- Disgust: Green
Post 2: Create Feelings Book with for each emotions
After we learned to identify emotions, we would discuss them and learn to recognize them in others through body language. Discuss one emotion over 2-3 sessions until you complete every emotion.
Download: Feelings book from Resource Library
Post 3: Scale Emotions
For every emotion, there are different levels of emotions. Discuss with kids the different ranges of their feelings and what events in their life make them feel each variation of that emotion.
Feelings Curriculum Activities
Although both of my activities can be completed at anytime during the series, kids should have basic knowledge of emotions for Feelings Jenga and have seen the Inside Out movie.
As you go through the feelings curriculum or after you finish it, you can move on to coping skills for processing emotions. Check out my posts on grounding exercises, bubbles to practice deep breathing, coping skills youtube videos, mindfulness through yoga, and stories that teach life lessons.
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I really love this. It’s so important to teach our kids about feelings. I’m going to share this with a couple of friends. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful!
I think teaching your kids how to feel their emotions and how to express them properly is SO important! Good on you momma!
It is so important! I’m not a mom yet, but as a child and adolescent therapist, I know it’s crucial for kids to learn how to express their emotions in healthy ways!
That movie is amazing! I love how it teaches feelings and I love these activities that you have created to go with it! Will have to bookmark this for when my daughter is older.
It is a great film that teaches a lot!
Teaching children about emotions is a good way to help them understand and manage their feelings, stay calm and enjoy their experiences. They are more likely to develop a positive sense of self and be confident and curious learners. I really like your approach – it might help to prevent the next meltdown at the grocery store and every parent appreciates that.
Totally agree! We can’t expect kids to just know how to express their emotions. They have to be taught about all emotions and how to express them!
It is so important for kids to understand their emotions. This is a great way to help children be more in touch with themselves.
Thanks for stopping by!
This is great. I wish I’d gotten to learn something like this when I was in school.
Thanks! I think it’s so important for kids to learn about their emotions and expressing them in a healthy way!
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