It is designed for guided use with Ages 7–9 by parents, teachers, counselors and therapists. Check the preview and adapt reading, writing and discussion demands when needed.
Big Feelings Lesson: Social Emotional Learning, Ages 7-9 (PDF Download)
Big Feelings Lesson: Social Emotional Learning, Ages 7-9 (PDF Download): a print-ready lesson for ages 7–9 with clear prompts for guided practice.
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When children need support with big feelings and emotional awareness, this ready-to-use SEL lesson for ages 7–9 provides a structured place to begin. Children connect emotion words with body cues and practise communicating what they feel and what support they need. Use it for classroom SEL, school counseling, homeschool instruction or a focused small-group lesson.
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Lesson 1 Big Feelings and Mixed Emotions
What children learn:
- Understand that all feelings are okay, including big and strong emotions
- Learn that children can feel more than one feeling at the same time
- Recognize and name different emotions in themselves and others
- Notice how big feelings can show up in the body
- Begin learning that feelings can change and do not last forever
Includes:
Big Feelings visual cards (happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, calm) Mixed Emotions cards (feeling more than one emotion at once) Emotion sorting & matching cards Body clues visuals (where feelings show up in the body) Reflection worksheet (no writing required) Feelings check-in activity (point, circle, color) Teacher guide (step-by-step, child-friendly language)
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For use by one purchaser in their own home, classroom, counseling office or therapy practice. Files may not be shared, redistributed, resold or uploaded to shared drives or public websites.
How to use it
Start small, then adapt from the response.
- Preview the pages and choose one manageable activity for the current need.
- Print or use the resource alongside calm, supportive adult guidance.
- Notice what helped and repeat or adapt the activity without forcing disclosure.
Before you use this resource.
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No. It can support teaching, discussion and practice, but it does not replace assessment, safeguarding, crisis support or individualized professional care.