A feeling can be happy, sad, mad, worried, proud, or hard to name. More than one feeling can visit at once. You can feel excited about a party and worried about walking into a busy room.
How to use this page
Read with an adult you trust. Point to a word, draw a shape, or listen. You may skip a part. There is no best feeling to choose.
Feelings and actions
A feeling does not make you bad. You can feel very mad and still need help to keep yourself and other people safe. An adult can help you find space, words, or a different thing to do. You do not have to figure it out alone.
My clues can be different
Some people notice a hot face, quick feet, tears, or a quiet voice. Other people do not notice a body clue. You can say, "I do not know yet." A grown-up may guess your feeling, but you can tell them their guess does not fit.
Help can have many shapes
You might want someone to sit nearby, help with a hard job, or give you a quieter place. Ask for one thing. If the first safe adult cannot help, try another trusted adult.
Reflection prompts
Use these questions in conversation, on paper, or in the downloaded PDF. You may adapt or skip a prompt.
- A feeling word, color, or shape I want to try