Watch the following video:
Mojo was in a mood and his friend Katie shared “moods come and go, it just takes time.”
Discussion Questions:
How was Mojo feeling about the field trip? How do you know?
Have you ever been in a bad mood? What happened?
Let’s name some feeling words that can help us name our moods. Do they all fit neatly into good or bad? Are there some words that are easier than others to sort?
Why do you think your mood changes throughout the day?
Do you think it’s possible to change your mood? Let’s brainstorm some ways!
Activities:
It's really important that we learn to manage our moods and emotions. Complete some of the activities below.
You are really upset about something but you have to take a test in maths class. What can you do?
Check-in with yourself: Draw an emoji for how you feel today and explain why.
Draw a picture of a time you positively dealt with tough emotions.
List 3 things you can do when you are feeling frustrated.
Write a journal entry about how you are feeling today.
Describe a time you felt let down or disappointed. How did you handle it?
Max is nervous about a test coming up tomorrow. Make a list of things he can do to calm down and feel better.
Discuss with someone else: Is managing your emotions the same as ignoring them? Summarise what you discussed.
Tanya is sad and misses her family. Give her some advice to help her manage her emotions during the day.