Expressing Feelings with Words

Using words to express feelings is essential for emotional regulation and conflict resolution, reducing physical expressions of emotion.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Grace & Courtesy
• Level: Ages 3-5

Objectives

• Build emotional vocabulary
• Learn to express feelings verbally
• Develop emotional regulation

Materials

• Feelings cards with pictures and words
• Mirror
• Feelings chart

Instructions

1. Show feelings cards: happy, sad, angry, scared, frustrated, excited. 2. Name each feeling. 3. Make the face in the mirror. 4. Practice saying 'I feel because .' 5. Role-play scenarios: 'How would you feel if...' 6. Practice expressing: 'I feel angry when someone takes my work.'

Educator tip

Validate all feelings: 'It's okay to feel angry. It's not okay to hit.' Teach the template: 'I feel when because .'

Assessment

Child identifies and verbally expresses feelings using feeling words.

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