Feelings check-in game
4–5 yearsSuccess MindsetMaterials: Paper and markers to draw feeling faces (happy, sad, angry, worried, excited)
Create a simple feelings chart with faces showing different emotions. Several times during the day, check in together about how you're both feeling. Point to the face that matches your emotion and talk briefly about why. Your child learns to identify and express emotions, which is an important part of mental health.
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How to Do This Activity
Create a simple feelings chart with faces showing different emotions. Several times during the day, check in together about how you're both feeling. Point to the face that matches your emotion and talk briefly about why. Your child learns to identify and express emotions, which is an important part of mental health.
Why It Works
Emotional regulation abilities are key developmental indicators for mental health in this age range. Children with better psychological wellbeing show higher academic achievement (Visier-Alfonso et al., 2024). Regular emotional check-ins help children develop awareness of their internal states and learn to communicate about feelings, supporting both mental wellness and social-emotional development.
Tips for Parents
Model sharing your own feelings honestly but simply. You might say, I feel tired because I worked hard today.
Accept whatever feeling your child shares without judgment. All feelings are okay to have.
Keep it brief. This age needs just a moment to check in, not a long discussion about emotions.
Materials Needed
Paper and markers to draw feeling faces (happy, sad, angry, worried, excited)
Learning Methods
Structured Academic LearningCooperative LearningProject-Based and Thematic Learning
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