This illustrated children’s book uses the story of a girl named Aria to explain the concept of negativity bias in a child-friendly way. It depicts Aria having a difficult week where she only remembers the bad things that happen. Her thoughts get “stuck” on the…
Tag: Feelings
My Inside Weather: Storybook about Emotions
This picture book aims to help children understand and express their emotions using the metaphor of weather. It begins by acknowledging that while it’s easy to talk about the weather outside, it can be hard to articulate our inner emotional states. The book explores different…
Mood Crew: Tools for Understanding Emotions age 4-10 (Worbook & Activities)
Navigating emotions is an essential part of growing up, and it’s crucial to begin this emotional education at a young age. The DBSA Mood Crew Programme is an educational initiative aimed at children between the ages of 4 to 10. Its objective is to help…
My feelings & Emotions Tracker
“My Feelings & Emotions Tracker” is a valuable booklet designed to assist parents and caregivers in monitoring and understanding their children’s emotions on a daily basis. This resource provides a structured framework for tracking and documenting the range of emotions experienced by children, identifying the…
My feelings workbook: naming & exploring emotions
The “My Feelings Workbook” is a powerful resource designed to help children recognise and explore their emotions. This book aims to support children in the healing process by teaching them to identify and name their feelings. By reading and reflecting on each emotion presented in…
Feelings cards; naming feelings
Social workers can use the Feelings Cards: Naming Feelings Poster in various ways to support children’s emotional development and enhance their understanding of feelings. Here are some suggestions: Individual Sessions: During one-on-one sessions, social workers can use the poster as a visual aid to help…
Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook
The “Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook” is a valuable resource developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to help children navigate their emotions and develop essential self-regulation skills. This engaging storybook introduces kids to the concepts of freeze, flight, and fight, offering them…
Feeling Happy, Feeling Safe – videos for pre-school children
“Feeling Happy, Feeling Safe” is a series of videos designed for pre-school children to watch with parents, carers, or professionals. Each short film aims to spark conversations about emotions and safety, providing discussion questions to engage children in meaningful dialogue. Feeling Happy “Feeling Happy” introduces…
Feeling good: promoting children’s mental health (activity sheets for children)
This resource aims to promote positive mental health in young children aged 4-7 years old. It includes a set of 6 activity sheets with illustrations, guidance notes for parents, and suggestions for using the sheets to have meaningful discussions with their child. Activity Sheet 1…