Feelings & Friendship · Coloring & Creativity
My Feelings Have Names
- Ages 4–8
- About 15–20 minutes
- Printable PDF · 2 pages · US Letter
Children look at six faces and match each one to a feeling word, then draw how they feel today and talk with a grown-up about times they have felt happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised, or calm.
How to do it
- Print both pages.
- Read each feeling word aloud together.
- Draw a line from each face to the matching word. Talk about the clues on each face.
- On page two, draw today’s feeling face and finish the sentences together.
What children practice
- Naming common feelings
- Noticing facial expressions
- Talking about feelings with a trusted adult
Tips for grown-ups
- Read the feeling words aloud for younger children.
- Share your own example first. It helps children feel safe answering.
- There are no wrong answers in the drawing section.
Pair it with a book
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