Activity
Natural Emotions
Emotions are a natural part of life, and it's important to remember that they come and go like a passing storm or a blooming flower. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will learn about emotions and how they change, just like many parts of nature. Then they will spend time outside, exploring and reflecting on what they have learned. This is a great activity to help your child practice mindfulness of emotions and self-management skills.
What You Need:
- Nature and Emotions worksheet
- Outdoor space for reflection
What You Do:
- Ask your child how they are feeling right now.
- Ask, "What is something in nature that may reflect how you are feeling?"
- Provide examples, such as a storm reflecting anger, or a flower representing gentleness and beauty.
- Tell your learner that emotions come and go and are always changing, just like things in nature. Explain this concept: "In nature, a storm passes, rain comes pouring down, then rain clouds lift away. Also, a flower blooms, shows its beauty, then withers."
- Share that today, your child will spend some time in nature. They will write and draw to reflect on the temporary parts of nature.
- Show them the Nature and Emotions worksheet, and read through its instructions.
- Then, go outside and have your child begin reflecting. Supervise them and help them out whenever needed.
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