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Naming how you feel

Personal & Social Development · Emotional Literacy · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. A girl frowns and holds her fists tight after someone takes her turn. Which feeling might these clues show?

    • Happy
    • Angry
    • Excited

  2. A boy smiles and laughs with his friends. He says he feels good. Which feeling word fits?

    • Happy
    • Sad
    • Angry

  3. Tears can be a clue that a person feels sad.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Leah is going to a theme park tomorrow. She says, 'I cannot wait to go!' Which feeling word fits looking forward to it?

    • Excited
    • Sad
    • Scared

  5. A big dog barks near Sam. Sam backs away because he is afraid the dog might bite. Which feeling word fits?

    • Surprised
    • Excited
    • Scared

  6. Your teacher asks how you feel today. Which sentence uses a feeling word?

    • I am running today.
    • I feel happy today.
    • I feel the chair today.

  7. After a party, Noor cries and says, 'I miss my friends now they have gone home.' Which feeling word best fits missing them?

    • Sad
    • Happy
    • Excited

  8. Ben says, 'I feel jump.' What would help Ben name a feeling?

    • Tell Ben he has to feel sad
    • Ask Ben to add extra action words
    • Use a word such as excited
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Answer key

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  1. Angry · A frown and tight fists can be angry clues. Asking her would help you check.
  2. Happy · Happy means feeling good or pleased. His smile and laugh fit what he says.
  3. True · Tears can be a sad clue. People can also cry with other feelings.
  4. Excited · Excited can mean looking forward to something. Leah is looking forward to her visit.
  5. Scared · Scared means feeling afraid. Sam is afraid the dog might bite.
  6. I feel happy today. · Happy is a feeling word. Running is an action, and a chair is a thing.
  7. Sad · Sad can mean feeling upset about a loss. Noor misses being with her friends.
  8. Use a word such as excited · Jump names an action. Excited is a feeling word that Ben could use if it matches his feeling.
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