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I Spy Feelings
Introduction: I Spy Feelings
I Spy Feelings" lays the groundwork for emotional literacy in young children. This program focuses on helping children identify and name feelings in themselves and others using everyday cues like facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language. It emphasizes understanding emotions through fun, interactive activities, creating a foundation for empathy and social skills development.
Introduce young children to the concept of emotions, helping them identify and understand basic feelings through observation, storytelling, and play.
Objective
Age Group:
Kindergarten or Pre-primar
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Enhanced Mental Health: Promotes positive mental health outcomes by teaching students coping mechanisms, stress management, and emotional resilience.
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Improved Academic Performance: Supports academic achievement by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
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Social and Emotional Development: Encourages the development of key life skills such as empathy, cooperation, and effective communication.
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Positive School Culture: Builds a cohesive and inclusive school community where students feel valued and supported.
Benefits
“Feelings Treasure Hunt”
Children search the room for hidden emotion cards, then identify and match them with a scenario or expression. This activity encourages exploration, discussion, and practical understanding of emotions.
Outcomes
Emotional Recognition: Children can identify and name basic feelings.
Empathy Development: Increased awareness of others' emotions.
Communication Skills: Improved ability to express emotions verbally.
Self-Regulation: Introduction to calming strategies for emotional management.
Engagement and Fun: Hands-on activities ensure learning is engaging and memorable.
This summary sets a strong foundation for the more advanced Years 1–2: Feelings and Friends program.
Primary Activities
10 Session Plans
I Spy Emotions - Recognize and name emotions such as happy, sad, angry, or scared by using an “emotion chart” or colourful flashcards.
Emotion Detectives - Identify emotions in others by observing faces, gestures, and tone of voice through role-play and expressive puppet games.
My Feeling Faces - Create and use visual representations of emotions by drawing or crafting different "feeling faces" on paper plates.
Storytime Feelings - Explore emotions through familiar stories and characters by discussing their feelings and responses in various situations.
Feelings Treasure Hunt - Encourage active engagement in identifying emotions by searching for “emotion cards” hidden around the classroom.
How Do I Feel? - Connect feelings with situations or triggers by matching feelings to scenarios (e.g., “How would you feel if you lost your toy?”).
Calm as a Cloud - Learn basic calming techniques by practicing deep breathing and gentle yoga poses.
What Makes Me Happy - Discover personal happiness triggers by drawing pictures or sharing stories about moments that make them feel happy.
Sharing Smiles - Practice kindness by creating and sharing "smile cards" or compliments with classmates.
Feelings Parade - Celebrate emotional learning by choosing an emotion to express through costumes, movements, or songs in a class parade.
