Feeling Match Warm Up Worksheet Feeling Match-Up!
Warm-Up Activity
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Become a feeling detective! Think about how your body and face change when you feel different emotions.
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Happy Face
Think about a time you felt really happy. What did your face look like?
One thing that makes me happy:
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Frustrated Face
Think about a time you felt frustrated. What did your face look like?
One thing that makes me frustrated:
Share Your Mission
Now, find a partner! Share your drawings and tell them one thing that makes you feel happy and one thing that makes you feel frustrated.
Feeling Finds Lesson Plan Teacher Guide Feeling Finds!
20 Minutes
Objective
Students will be able to identify common feelings and practice simple coping strategies.
Target Audience
2nd Grade Boys (Tier 2 Group)
Why This Matters
Understanding and managing feelings is a vital life skill that helps children navigate social situations, build resilience, and develop healthy emotional responses.
Preparation
Time: 5 minutes
Review all materials. Print and cut activity cards and game cards. Ensure markers and whiteboard are ready.
Materials Checklist
Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers
Feeling Match Warm-Up
Feeling Faces Activity Cards
Coping Strategy Game Cards
Instructional Roadmap
5m
Warm Up: Feeling Match!
Begin with the Feeling Match Warm Up . Ask students to think about and draw happy and frustrated faces, then share with a partner. Facilitate a brief group discussion about different feelings and what they look and feel like physically.
7m
Activity: Feeling Faces & Names
Introduce the Feeling Faces Activity Cards . Show one card at a time and ask students to identify the feeling. Discuss what might make someone feel that way and what their body might do. Introduce a simple coping strategy for each feeling (e.g., "If you feel mad, you can take three deep breaths.").
7m
Game: Coping Strategy Challenge
Play the Coping Strategy Game Cards . Divide students into two small teams. Draw a "feeling" card and ask teams to suggest a coping strategy. Award points for appropriate and helpful strategies. Focus on positive reinforcement and encouraging participation.
1m
Cool Down / Wrap Up
Briefly recap the main feelings and coping strategies discussed. Ask students to share one new way they might try to handle a strong feeling.
Feeling Finds Slideshow Feeling Finds!
Let's explore our feelings and learn how to be feeling superheroes!
Feeling Match-Up!
Think about happy and frustrated times.
How do your body and face feel?
Draw your faces and share with a partner!
What's This Feeling?
Look at the faces!
What feeling do you see?
What makes you feel this way?
Handling Our Feelings
All feelings are okay,
but what we DO is important!
Let's learn some ways to handle tricky feelings.
Challenge Time!
Ready to play?
Work with your team to find the best way to handle feelings.
Let's be feeling superheroes!
You're Feeling Superheroes!
You learned so many ways to understand and handle your feelings!
Keep practicing, and remember, it's okay to ask for help!
Feeling Faces Activity Cards Sheet Feeling Faces Activity Cards
Cut out the cards below. Show one at a time and lead the discussion.
Discussion Mission
What feeling do you see?
What might cause this feeling?
What does your body feel like?
What is one thing you can do?
Feeling #1
Happy
Feeling #2
Sad
Feeling #3
Mad
Feeling #4
Scared
Feeling #5
Surprised
Feeling #6
Frustrated Coping Strategy Game Cards Sheet Coping Strategy Challenge
Game Cards: Battle of the Super-Brains
Instructions: Cut out cards. Divide into teams. Draw a scenario. Teams suggest a healthy strategy to win points!
MAD!
Tower Trouble
You are building a tall tower, and it keeps falling over. You feel really mad ! What can you do?
Strategy Challenge Card #1
SAD
Missing Friend
Your best friend is sick and can't come to school today. You feel sad . What can you do?
Strategy Challenge Card #2
WORRIED
The Big Test
Tomorrow is a big test, and you're not sure if you remember everything. You feel worried . What can you do?
Strategy Challenge Card #3
FRUSTRATED
Tangled Laces
You are trying to tie your shoes, but the laces keep getting tangled. You feel frustrated . What can you do?
Strategy Challenge Card #4
SCARED
Night Noise
You hear a loud noise outside your window at night. You feel a little scared . What can you do?
Strategy Challenge Card #5
EXCITED
Picnic Time
You found out your family is going to the park for a picnic! You feel super excited ! What can you do to stay calm?
Strategy Challenge Card #6
EMBARRASSED
The Big Spill
You accidentally spilled your drink during lunch. You feel embarrassed . What can you do?
Strategy Challenge Card #7
Create Your Own Scenario