Explore Our Emotional Activities!
- Emotion Charades: Play a game of charades where children act out different emotions while others guess what they are feeling. This activity helps children recognize facial expressions and body language associated with various emotions.
- Emotion Cards: Create a set of emotion cards featuring different facial expressions (or use this free printable template from Childhood101.com) and ask children to match the expression with the corresponding emotion. This activity enhances emotional recognition and vocabulary.
- Feelings Journal: Provide children with a feelings journal (like this one from Sesame Street) where they can draw or write about their emotions each day. Encourage them to reflect on what triggered each emotion and how they responded to it.
- Impulse Control Games: Play games that require impulse control and attention to others, such as Simon Says or Red Light, Green Light. These games help children practice self-control and develop patience and discipline.
- Mindful Moments: Spend time each day for mindful moments where children can practice deep breathing or body awareness exercises. Use guided imagery to help them visualize calming scenes and regulate their emotions.