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Understanding Feelings Worksheet

Feelings are signals: they can tell us what matters or what we might need. There is no single “right” feeling for a situation. Read each scenario, then think about safe and helpful ways to respond.

Spot the feeling

At the sailing club, Rawiri has practised tying a knot and is pleased when it holds. Finn feels nervous as the boat rocks gently at the pontoon. Mere is disappointed when the wind drops and the group has to wait. Feelings can differ, even when people share an experience.

1.Which feeling best fits Rawiri when his knot holds?

Proud or pleased
Lonely
Confused
Sleepy

2.Finn is nervous before getting into the boat. Name one body clue that might go with nervousness, and one thing Finn could try.

3.Mere is disappointed that the wind has dropped. True or false: Mere must hide her disappointment so the others can enjoy the day.

TrueFalse

Feelings and choices

A feeling is not the same as an action. It is okay to feel angry, worried or disappointed; we are still responsible for choosing actions that keep ourselves and others safe.

4.A gust blows Finn’s cap into the water just before their turn. Finn feels angry. Which response is safest and most helpful?

Shout at another sailor
Step away from the edge, take a slow breath and tell the club leader
Jump into the water to get the cap
Pretend nothing happened and push ahead

5.Match each situation to a feeling it might bring. More than one feeling could make sense, but choose a likely example for each.

Your friend thanks you for helping
You cannot find your life jacket
You have a chance to try steering

Worried
Grateful or pleased
Excited or nervous

6.Complete the idea: A feeling can give me a clue that I might need to .

7.Rawiri is disappointed after making a mistake while practising. Write one kind thing he could say to himself and one person he could ask for support.

8.Choose two helpful ways to manage a strong feeling at the club.

Take slow breaths and notice what is around you
Talk to a trusted adult
Throw equipment
Keep a worry secret even when you feel unsafe

9.Mere notices Finn has gone quiet and looks worried. Write a respectful question Mere could ask, then name one way Finn might answer if he wants help.

10.Why can naming a feeling help someone decide what to do next? Explain using one idea from the sailing-club scenarios.

Draw or write one safe action you could try when a feeling becomes strong. Add a trusted person you could talk to.