The Choo Choo of Emotions
What’s inside...
Hop aboard the Emotion Express for a captivating adventure through the Land of Feelings. This fun-filled Social Emotional Learning Book, written in lively rhymes, helps kids understand seven unique emotions. From Happyville to Love Land, children explore various realms to better understand their feelings. The adventure prompts engagement, self-reflection, and strategies for handling complex emotions. Join this charming Choo Choo in an educational escapade that nurtures emotional intelligence in a playful way.
Age
3-8
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What emotions do you think the different trains were feeling in the story?
Can you remember a time when you felt like the happy train? What about the sad train?
Why do you think it's important for the trains to share their emotions with each other?
How do the colors in the book make you feel? Do they change how you think about the trains' emotions?
What could you do if you felt like the angry train in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each train to help convey their emotions, making the story more immersive and understandable for your child.
After reading, talk about your own emotions and how you handle them, which can provide a model for your child to express and manage their feelings.
Relate the trains' experiences to real-life situations your child might encounter, like feeling lonely at school or happy during a family outing.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of a train expressing an emotion they've felt recently, discussing why they chose that emotion.
Validate all emotions discussed during the conversation, emphasizing that it's okay to feel and talk about them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Identifying and Naming Emotions
Explanation: Through the journey of the Choo Choo train, children are introduced to various emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger.
Real-World Application: Children will learn to recognize and verbalize their feelings, aiding in emotional development and communication skills.
Example Lesson: Managing Emotions
Explanation: The characters in the story demonstrate healthy ways to deal with their emotions, such as taking deep breaths when angry.
Real-World Application: Children are equipped with practical strategies to handle emotional responses in a constructive manner in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards Others
Explanation: The Choo Choo train interacts with other characters, understanding and responding to their emotional states.
Real-World Application: Kids will understand the importance of considering others' feelings, fostering kindness and cooperation in social settings.
Example Lesson: Importance of Sharing
Explanation: The Choo Choo train shares its journey with other trains, teaching the value of sharing experiences and moments.
Real-World Application: Emphasizes the social skill of sharing with peers, promoting harmonious play and interaction.
Example Lesson: Resolution of Conflicts
Explanation: The story highlights conflict resolution among the train characters through communication and understanding.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the skill of resolving misunderstandings and disputes through dialogue, crucial for their interpersonal development.