Positive and Negative Emotions Scales | Smiley Face Themed

Understanding the range of emotions we and others feel, can be very challenging for some children. Labeling and discussing this range of emotions and what might make you feel them, can be very helpful for children who tend to be “black and white” thinkers. Labeling and understanding one’s emotions is the first step toward matching an appropriate reaction, to the emotion.

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POSITIVE EMOTIONS SCALES

> Scale 1: Review this scale with your student(s). Discuss situations when they felt these feelings. Can they think of any other emotions words or scenarios to fit?

> Scale 2: Have student(s) fill in the blank spaces and discuss.

> Scale 3: Have student(s) draw in the emotions faces and fill in the blank spaces.

NEGATIVE EMOTIONS SCALES

> Scale 1: Review this scale with your student(s). Discuss situations when they felt these feelings. Can they think of any other emotions words or scenarios to fit?

> Scale 2: Have student(s) fill in the blank spaces and discuss.

> Scale 3: Have student(s) draw in the emotions faces and fill in the blank spaces.