Kids learn vocabulary words to help them express their feelings and emotions. Labeling your mood helps you make healthier choices about sleep, relaxation, food, and movement.
Kids will learn vocabulary to help them express the feelings and emotions that create their mood state. Additionally, they will learn the role mood plays as an influencer of choices they make.
Q: How many choices do you make every day?
A: Thousands!
The choices you make are influenced by your mood.
This activity will help you learn about the different feelings and emotions that put you in a mood.
Turn and talk: With a partner, take turns telling each other what you know about mood.
Allow time for partner discussions, then ask kids to share their thoughts with the group.
Reinforce comments that support the activity objectives:
When you get home from school today, stop and think:
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