Feelings: Understanding different feelings and emotions (Little Big Chats)
Little Big Chats Series
What’s inside...
This educational book is part of the Little BIG Chats series and is designed to help children aged 2 to 6 understand and navigate their complex feelings and emotions. Through engaging stories, characters, and interactive questions, children are introduced to a range of emotions and taught how to express and manage them in healthy ways. The book includes discussion questions for parents, caregivers, and educators to facilitate age-appropriate conversations about tough topics, supporting children's social and emotional development.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the character in the story handle feeling sad? Can you think of a time you felt the same way?
What are some ways the characters in the book showed happiness? How do you like to show you're happy?
Can you describe a time when you felt surprised like the character in the story? How did you react?
Why do you think it's important to understand and talk about our feelings?
Which feeling in the book would you like to learn more about, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own feelings by relating to the character’s experiences. This enhances empathy and self-awareness.
Use the illustrations in the book to discuss emotions; ask your child to interpret characters’ feelings based on their expressions.
Reinforce the vocabulary used in the book related to emotions to help your child articulate their own feelings more clearly.
Draw connections between the book and real-life scenarios to help your child understand the relevance of discussing emotions.
Praise your child for openly discussing their feelings, fostering a supportive atmosphere for emotional growth.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding and Identifying Emotions
Explanation: The book guides children through various scenarios that illustrate different emotions, helping them to identify and label their own feelings.
Real-World Application: Kids can utilize these skills to better communicate their emotions with parents and peers, fostering healthier relationships and emotional development.
Example Lesson: Empathy Development
Explanation: Through engaging stories, children learn to understand and empathize with how others might feel in different situations.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in becoming more compassionate and considerate, enhancing their social interactions and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Managing Negative Emotions
Explanation: The book presents techniques and strategies for coping with negative emotions such as anger or sadness.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these strategies during challenging times, which helps them to manage stress and build resilience.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Positive Emotions
Explanation: It emphasizes the importance and joy of sharing positive emotions like happiness and excitement.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to openly express joy and happiness which contributes to a positive home and school environment.
Example Lesson: Emotional Growth Through Storytelling
Explanation: Each story provides a safe space for children to explore complex emotions and understand growth through characters’ experiences.
Real-World Application: Children can reflect on similar personal experiences, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of their own emotional journey.