Feelings Hurt
Discussing hurt feelings builds empathy and problem-solving skills for social situations.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: My Feelings
- Learning area: Language Arts
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Understand that actions can hurt others' feelings
- Practice saying 'I'm sorry' meaningfully
- Discuss ways to help someone who feels hurt
Materials
- Story about hurt feelings
- Emotion puppets
- Bandage props (optional)
Instructions
1. Read a story about a character whose feelings got hurt.
2. Ask 'How did they feel? What happened?'
3. Use puppets to act out scenarios.
4. Practice: 'What can we do when we hurt someone's feelings?'
5. Role-play apologies and making things better.
6. Create a 'Kindness Kit' with ideas for helping hurt friends.
Educator tip
Emphasize that feelings can heal, just like owies.
Assessment
Evaluate understanding of cause-effect and empathy expressions.
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