The three activities outlined in this resource are designed to help children explore their emotions and feelings, and think about the situations that might trigger those emotions.

The activities included in this resource are:

• an emotion exploration activity sheet
• a matching pairs activity, where pupils are asked to match situations with emotions
• an emotion chart, where children can track how emotions change and develop over the course of a story or real-life situation

This resource is designed for:

• children aged 5 to 11
• use with a whole class, in small groups, in pairs or on an individual basis

Prior to delivering any of the following activities, please read the Mentally Healthy Schools for teaching staff on delivering mental health activities.

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