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Unit Overview

Naming My Feelings

Part of the life skills & character track — this unit builds Naming My Feelings in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Grows the resilience, empathy and leadership topping the future-skills list.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared

Naming feelings in self and story characters.

Calm-Down Breaths

Three slow "smell the flower" breaths.

Understanding the Value

Knowing why Naming My Feelings matters.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Names own feeling when asked
  • Uses calm breaths with reminder instead of hitting
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Naming My Feelings
  • Joins in Naming My Feelings activities with growing confidence

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Act out an everyday scenario practising Naming My Feelings
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Naming My Feelings
  3. 3Draw and talk about Naming My Feelings

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Happy, Sad, Angry, ScaredCalm-Down BreathsUnderstanding the Value

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Naming My Feelings into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Naming My Feelings in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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