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Understanding Playground Emotions

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Understanding Playground Emotions

Understanding Playground Emotions

Children playing peacefully on playground

😊 Part 1: Identifying Emotions

1. Circle the emotions you might feel in the playground:

Happy

Angry

Frustrated

Excited

Sad

Calm

Worried

2. What emotion would you feel if someone took your favourite toy without asking?

Happy

Angry

Excited

Calm

3. Draw a face showing how you feel when you're waiting your turn:

🎭 Part 2: Understanding Body Language

4. Match the body language with the emotion:
1. Clenched fists and frowning
2. Smiling and jumping
3. Tears and looking down
4. Relaxed shoulders and gentle smile
A. Happy
B. Angry
C. Sad
D. Calm
5. How can you tell if a friend is feeling upset? Write two ways:

🤝 Part 3: Playground Scenarios

6. Read this scenario: "Alex is playing on the swings when Sam pushes in front of the queue." Fill in the blanks:

Alex might feel __________ because Sam didn't wait their turn. Sam might be feeling __________ to play. A peaceful solution would be __________.

7. What would you do if you saw a friend looking sad and alone during playtime?

Ignore them and keep playing

Ask if they're okay and invite them to play

Tell the teacher immediately

Laugh at them

8. Draw or write about a time when you helped someone feel better in the playground:

💭 Part 4: Managing Our Emotions

9. When you feel angry in the playground, which of these are good choices? (Check all that apply)

Take three deep breaths

Count to ten

Hit or push someone

Use calm words to explain how you feel

Walk away for a moment

Shout loudly

10. Complete this sentence: "When I feel frustrated, I can help myself by..."
11. How can understanding emotions help make our playground more peaceful?

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

12. Write about one emotion you learned about today and how it might affect playground behaviour:
13. What is one way you can show empathy (understanding how others feel) to your classmates?
14. Circle how you're feeling right now after completing this worksheet:

Proud

Confident

Ready to help others

Excited to use what I learned

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