Feelings
Dominie Readers Series
What’s inside...
Everyone has feelings, but what are they? How do you express these feelings? Feelings from big to small, this book explores them all. Look inside, and you may find feelings of every kind!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-9
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What feeling did you resonate with the most in the book and why?
Can you think of a time when you felt like one of the characters in the story?
How do you think the characters could have handled their feelings differently?
What are some ways you like to express your feelings?
Why do you think understanding our feelings is important?
Tip: Role play these questions
Validate your child's feelings as they discuss them, showing empathy and understanding.
Use examples from your own experiences to relate to the emotions described in the book.
Encourage your child to draw or act out different feelings they've experienced to deepen their understanding.
Ask open-ended questions to encourage your child to think critically about how they and others express emotions.
Read the book together, and pause at key moments to discuss how a character might be feeling and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding emotions
Explanation: The book 'Feelings' by Sarah Odo guides children through various emotions, helping them identify and name what they feel.
Real-World Application: Children can use this knowledge to communicate their emotions more clearly, aiding in their social interactions and emotional regulation.
Example Lesson: Empathy development
Explanation: Through storytelling, children see the world from different perspectives, understanding how others might feel in different situations.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be more compassionate and understanding towards their peers, fostering inclusive play and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Coping strategies
Explanation: The book introduces simple methods for managing strong emotions, such as taking deep breaths or counting to ten.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these techniques in real life when they feel overwhelmed or upset, helping them to regain calm and focus.
Example Lesson: Expression of feelings
Explanation: Characters in the book model healthy ways of expressing emotions, showing that it's okay to talk about and show how you feel.
Real-World Application: This can empower children to openly express their emotions, promoting emotional health and preventing internalization of feelings.
Example Lesson: Recognizing emotional cues
Explanation: The book helps children understand non-verbal signs of emotions in others, such as facial expressions and body language.
Real-World Application: This skill can enhance a child’s ability to navigate social situations and respond appropriately to friends' and family members' emotional states.