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Recognising and Naming Feelings

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Recognising and Naming Feelings

Feelings can be different for everyone, and more than one feeling can fit a situation. Choose answers that feel right for you. You can pass on any personal question.

Naming feelings

1.Choose two words that describe feelings a person might have. You may choose any two.
  • cheerful
  • nervous
  • sleepy
  • curious
  • cross
  • peaceful
2.Draw a face showing one feeling. Then write the name of that feeling.
Draw your feeling face here.

Feelings in situations

3.A tower you built falls down just before you finish. Which feeling might fit?
  • disappointed
  • delighted
  • relaxed
4.Your team scores the winning goal in a match. Which feeling might fit?
  • proud
  • lonely
  • bored
5.You are going to a new club for the first time. Which two feelings might fit?
  • curious
  • nervous
  • both curious and nervous
6.A friend invites you to join a game at playtime. Which feeling might fit?
  • pleased
  • frightened
  • furious

Helpful thoughts and actions

7.Match each unhelpful thought with a more helpful thought.
  • I will never learn this spelling.
  • I feel unsure about joining the game.
  • I might make a mistake.
  • I could ask if there is room for one more.
  • Mistakes can help me learn; I will give it a try.
  • I can practise it in small steps.
8.Write one kind, helpful thought a child could use before trying a tricky new activity.

Reflecting on feelings

9.Complete these sentences in a way that feels comfortable: “A feeling I noticed today was .” “One helpful thought I could try is .”
10.Imagine a classmate seems sad at break. Write one kind thing you could say or do. You do not need to share a personal story.
11.Draw or write three things that can help someone feel cheerful or calm.
Use this space for your three ideas.

4 printable pages

  • Recognising and Naming Feelings, page 1 of 4: Naming feelings

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  • Recognising and Naming Feelings, page 2 of 4: Feelings in situations

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  • Recognising and Naming Feelings, page 3 of 4: Helpful thoughts and actions, Reflecting on feelings

    Page 3

  • Recognising and Naming Feelings, page 4 of 4: 11. Draw or write three things that can help someone feel cheerful or calm.

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