Dino Moods Matchup Worksheet Explorer Field Log
Dino Moods Matchup
Read the dinosaur clues below. Find their matching emotion tile on Page 2, cut it out, and paste it in the box!
Explorer:
Date:
Dino #1
Perry the Parasa
Perry is blowing happy musical notes from his long head crest! He is dancing in the flowers and waving his tail in the warm sunlight.
Paste Emotion Tile Here
Dino #2
Bluey the Bronto
Bluey is a long-necked dinosaur who is feeling down. His head is drooping, his heavy eyes are half-closed, and his mouth is in a big, sad frown.
Paste Emotion Tile Here
Dino #3
Rexy the T-Rex
Rexy is bright red, stomping his big claws, and showing his very sharp teeth! He is glaring with yellow eyes and letting out a giant, loud T-Rex growl.
Paste Emotion Tile Here
Dino #4
Pippa the Pachy
Pippa is tapping her thick dome-shaped head with her tiny claws. She is pacing back and forth on the rocks, worrying about predators.
Paste Emotion Tile Here
Dino #5
Pippin the Plesio
Pippin popped his head straight out of the lake with giant round eyes! He has stretched his four large flippers wide open in surprise.
Paste Emotion Tile Here
Dino #6
Daisy the Diplo
Daisy has laid her extra long neck flat on a mossy mound. Her sleepy eyes are closed, and she is letting out a soft rumble.
Paste Emotion Tile Here
Explorer Hint: Notice how each dinosaur's body and face tell us how they feel inside! When you feel a strong emotion, what does your own body do?
Cut-Out Sheet
Fossil Feelings Tiles
Adult support recommended for cutting! Cut out these 6 tiles carefully along the dotted lines. Paste each onto Page 1 next to the matching dinosaur story.
Cut here
😊
HAPPY
Coping Strategy
Share your joy by smiling, hugging, or drawing!
Cut here
😢
SAD
Coping Strategy
Talk to a safe helper or take a warm dino-nap.
Cut here
😡
ANGRY
Coping Strategy
Stomp your feet, blow out steam, then breathe.
Cut here
😰
ANXIOUS
Coping Strategy
Hug a plushie or list 3 things you can see!
Cut here
😲
SURPRISED
Coping Strategy
Place your hands on your heart and say "I am safe."
Cut here
🥱
TIRED
Coping Strategy
Stretch your dino-arms and take 3 deep breaths.
Cut out each card carefully along the dotted lines.
Fossil Feelings Flashcards Social-Emotional Learning
Fossil Feelings Flashcards
Cut along the outer dotted lines , fold down the middle solid line, and glue to make 2-sided cards!
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Front of Card
Perry the Parasa
HAPPY
Fossil Feelings
Back of Card
My Body Clues:
High-pitched musical sounds from my crest
Waving my front claws and jumping happily
Smiling wide and bouncing in the ferns
🎺
Dino Coping Tool:
Share your joy by singing a happy tune or playing a fun game with a friend!
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Front of Card
Bluey the Bronto
SAD
Fossil Feelings
Back of Card
My Body Clues:
My long neck and head droop down low
Droopy, heavy eyes that look watery and sleepy
My mouth curves down into a giant, sad frown
🦕
Dino Coping Tool:
Reach your long neck up high to stretch, tell a safe friend how you feel, and let your frown turn around!
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Front of Card
Rexy the T-Rex
ANGRY
Fossil Feelings
Back of Card
My Body Clues:
My body turns hot, bright red with dark stripes
Glaring with wide, bright yellow dinosaur eyes
Opening my jaw wide and showing my sharp teeth
🌋
Dino Coping Tool:
Close your eyes, count to 5, and squeeze your claws tightly to let the hot red steam out slowly.
Fossil Feelings Flashcard Pack Page 1 of 2
Social-Emotional Learning
Fossil Feelings Flashcards
Cut along the outer dotted lines , fold down the middle solid line, and glue to make 2-sided cards!
Fold
Front of Card
Pippa the Pachy
ANXIOUS
Fossil Feelings
Back of Card
My Body Clues:
Tapping or patting my thick dome head
Calm Dino Coloring Sheet Calm Dino Series
Rexy's Volcano Breath
Color the pictures! Then, practice your cool-down breathing steps at the bottom.
Page 1: Anger 🌋
BREATHE IN
🌋
COOL DOWN
COOL VOLCANO
REXY
1
2
3
🌿 🍁
Color Rexy red with glaring yellow eyes!
🍁 🌿
👇 Tracing Practice (Fine Motor Skills) 👇
I C A N B R E A T H E L I K E A V O L C A N O
Trace the letters above with your pencil or marker!
👣
1. SQUEEZE CLAWS
Squeeze your dino-claws tight once to hold the energy!
🌬️
2. INHALE
Breathe in cold mountain air slowly through your nose.
🌋
3. EXHALE
Blow out the hot red steam slowly until your body cools down.
Calm Dino Series
Bluey's Star Stretch
Color the sleepy stars! Practice reaching high to stretch your heavy bones when feeling sad or tired.
Page 2: Sad/Tired 💙
🌙
Color the Sleepy Night!
☁️
BLUEY
⭐
⭐
⭐
🌱 🌾
Color Bluey light blue!
🌾 🌱
👇 Tracing Practice (Fine Motor Skills) 👇
I C A N R E A C H T O T H E S T A R S
Trace the letters above with your pencil or marker!
🦕
1. STRETCH HIGH
Reach your long neck up high toward the stars.
🌬️
2. COUNT TO 3
Breathe in slowly while you count 1, 2, 3.
💙
3. SOFT SIGH
Let your breath out, relax your shoulders, and feel better.