Feelings, Friendships, and Caring for Others
Year 2 Personal Development and Health Learning about emotions, empathy, and relationships
What Are Feelings?
Think about how you feel right now Can you name three different feelings? How do you know when someone is happy or sad?
Common Feelings We All Have
Happy - when good things happen Sad - when we feel disappointed or hurt Angry - when things don't go our way Scared - when we feel unsafe or worried Excited - when we look forward to something Everyone has these feelings - they're normal!
Feelings Detective Game
Look at your partner's face Can you guess how they're feeling? Take turns showing different emotions Use your face, not words! Remember - there's no wrong answer
We're All Different - And That's Great!
Some people like different foods than you Some people have different colored skin or hair Some people speak different languages Some people like different games or activities Different doesn't mean wrong - it means interesting!
Similarities and Differences
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Remember This Important Message
'Being kind to others makes everyone feel good, including yourself!'
Showing Care and Compassion
Listen when someone is talking Help when someone needs it Say sorry when you make a mistake Share your toys and materials Use kind words, not mean ones Include others in your games
Kindness Challenge
Think of one kind thing you can do today It could be for a classmate, teacher, or family member Share your idea with the person next to you Let's try to do our kind acts before home time! Tomorrow we'll share how it made us feel
What We Learned Today
Everyone has feelings and they're all okay We're all different in some ways and similar in others Differences make our world interesting Being kind and caring makes everyone feel good We can show care by listening, helping, and including others Small acts of kindness make a big difference