Activities for Feeling Words
Choose a Feeling word from the Mood Meter Quadrants and complete the activities below
If you have an idea for an activity, email Ms. Appleby at cappleby@brighterchoice.org
Choose a feeling. Write a story about a time you had that feeling .You can also share a story with another person and then ask the following questions
■ How did the I feel?
■ How do you know I felt this way?
■ When was a time you felt the same way?
■ What did you do when you felt that way?
Choose a feeling from one of the Quadrants (Yellow, Green, Blue or Red). Draw a picture about a time you had the feeling. Make sure to include lots of details!
Read a story together. Then ask your child...
■ How did the character felt?
■ How do you know they felt this way?
■ When was a time you felt the same way?
■ What did you do when you felt that way?
Ask your child to imagine what she would do or say if they had a friend that was feeling _________ (scared, sad, mad, etc)
Pick a song that relates to a feeling. After the song ask these questions..
How did the song make you feel?
How do you know the artist felt this way?
When was a time you felt the same way?
What did you do when you felt that way?
Watch a Movie or a TV Show. Identify a feeling in what you chose to watch.
■ How did the character feel?
■ How do you know they felt this way?
■ What was your favorite part of the movie/show?
■ How did that part of the movie/show make you feel?
Create your own recovery area!
A recovery area is a special place in your home where you can go to calm down. Some suggestions for your recovery area;
A quiet, spot away from a busy part of the house
Use pillows, beanbag chairs, blankets
Have writing and drawing materials so you can reflect how you are feeling
Have books, squishy balls, small manipulative's to fidget with, stuffed animals, etc...
Choose a feeling and make a magazine collage about that feeling! Cut out pictures or words that remind you of that feeling!
Watch Inside Out!
Watch the Disney Pixar movie "Inside Out". This is a great movie that personifies feelings. Use this study guide to answer questions with your child that can help understand how feelings influence our thoughts and actions.