Expressing Feelings with Words
Use words to name feelings, describe what happened and ask for help, while learning that crying or taking a safe pause can happen alongside talking
What a learner can do afterwards
- Use an 'I feel ___ when ___' statement during a disagreement
- Tell a trusted adult how they feel or ask for help when upset
- Name a feeling about a difficult situation and name two if both are present
1 · Read
Words help others understand your feelings. Try 'I feel ___ when ___.' Name your feeling, then say what happened. 'I feel sad' also shares a feeling. Add more when you can. You do not have to explain everything at once. Annoyed means a little angry or bothered.
Ben's block tower fell. He felt frustrated, which means upset because something was hard or did not work. He said, 'I feel frustrated when my tower falls.' His grown-up listened.
You can tell a trusted grown-up, 'I feel left out. Can you help?' If words are hard, ask for help finding them. Crying or taking a safe pause is okay too. You can talk when you are ready. Keep your hands safe instead of hurting someone.
Choose words that fit your feelings. If you feel both sad and worried, say both. Worried means concerned about what might happen. One feeling word is enough if it fits. Instead of 'bad,' a clearer word such as 'sad' may help someone understand. You do not need to speak louder.
Name your feeling, say what happened when you can, and ask for help. You can take time to find your words.
This lesson, quiz and flashcards were written for this dataset about naming feelings, describing events and asking for support.
2 · Watch
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Where it sits
Learn first
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Where this leads
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