A fantastic therapy worksheet for supporting young children recognise, verbalise and manage their emotions.

Being able to correctly identify emotions is an important part of social development and those who are more competent in these areas tend to have more positive relationships, feel more empowered and confident, but they are also less likely to ger dysregulated or become overwhelmed by their emotions. This is because when they can understand and express what is happening with their emotions it reduces frustration, fear and other big reactions. It also helps them express and find ways to communicate about the need that is driving the emotions (and in turn get that need met - which reduces the intensity of the feeling)

This colourful worksheet is a great tool for helping children identify their feelings and rate the intensity and can help open up understanding and communication about different feelings. This activity can be used by parents, teachers, childcare educators or anyone caring for children.

The feelings thermometer activity encourages language development, communication and conversation about emotions and coping strategies. This resource is ideal for families to use at home, but also in professional settings such as; play therapy, counselling, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, occupational therapy, early intervention, special educational needs and autism.

It is available as an instant download as a PDF file which can be printed or alternatively used digitally on Paint or similar image editing program which uses a stylus or pen (providing the computer/tablet is equipped with touch screen). Please be aware than no physical copy will be shipped.

What’s included:

• 1 x digital “Feelings Thermometer” worksheet

• 4 x separate actvities to build on skills, and can be matched to your child’s developmental level

• 1 x set of instructions (parent/educator guide) for how to use the worksheet (written by a Registered Psychologist with discussion points and tips to extend the activity)

How to use:

• Print from home or local print shop (please be mindful of environmental impact)

• Laminate it if you wish to save it and re-use again and again

Notes:

• no physical item will be shipped

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