Identifying Emotions
| Category | Socio-Emotional Development |
| Copyright Owner | Compassion International |
The lesson “Identifying Emotions” teaches children about the importance of identifying one’s feelings and emotions, both positive and negative. Each child will identify emotions such as happy, sad, angry, scared, lonely, frustrated, excited, etc., and then recall a situation when he or she has experienced each of these emotions in the past. The lesson includes guided instructions for the teacher, including preparation, a script, and suggested activities to facilitate further learning in a fun and interactive manner. This lesson is designed for children between 6-8 years, and is the third lesson in the 2nd Year “Self-Awareness” unit.
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