How Am I Feeling? Poster

Being able to name feelings can remind children to better understand themselves, share what they are experiencing with others, and begin learning healthy ways to manage big emotions. Consider some fun ways to invite little ones to explore feelings big and small:

• Invite children to do a cheerful daily check-in by pointing to or naming how they feel when they arrive, just like saying hello to a friend.
• Use the poster during circle time to talk about feelings that characters might have in stories, songs, or real-life classroom moments.
• Encourage children to point to an emotion and talk about what their body feels like or what they might need.
• Pair emotions on the poster with simple calming strategies, like taking a deep breath or asking for help.
• Build empathy by helping children notice and talk about how classmates might be feeling, reminding them that everyone has feelings — and that’s okay!
• Add some additional words to continue to grow the list of words children can use to share their feelings in healthy ways.