Lesson 2: Emotions and Identity

Emotions and Identity

Learning objective

I am learning to communicate about my own emotions and identify what I might need to support me with particular emotions.  

Name as many of the Seven Dwarfs as you can in 2 minutes

Now name as many emotions as you can in 2 minutes

Why do you think the dwarf 'Happy' feels happy?

What makes you feel happy?

What makes you feel grumpy?

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The things that cause us to feel big emotions can be known as....

1. Figgers
2. Triggers
3. Biggers
4. Diggers

Which of the following could be a trigger for feeling a big emotion?

1. Being tired
2. Losing at a game
3. Something unexpected happening to you
4. All of these

Which of the following could you do when feeling big emotions?

1. Ignore them
2. Shout at someone
3. Hurt other people
4. Talk to a trusted adult

Activities to help you calm down and relax

Triggers to feeling big emotions

Activity

Complete the worksheet about things that make you feel happy and angry.

Think about the things that help you when you feel sad or angry.