Grades K–3
Roll and Tell a Feeling
Roll a die and tell a partner about a time you felt happy, sad, mad, scared, silly or proud. A game for circle time or small groups.
SEL worksheet · Feelings and emotions
Feelings Secret Code
Crack the number code to find three big ideas about feelings, like “Name it to tame it,” then explain one in your own words.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Naming feelings, Emotional vocabulary, Reading facial expressions, Self-awareness
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- In this code, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3 and so on up to Z = 26. Write the letter that goes with each number.
- Crack the code. Write a letter on each line.
- Pick one message. What does it mean to you?
Teacher tip
Talk through “Name it to tame it” after kids crack it. Naming a feeling helps it feel smaller.
How to use it
- Keep a feelings chart on the wall so kids can find the words they need.
- Use a picture book about feelings as a warm-up.
- Read scenarios aloud for younger kids and let them answer with a drawing.
Watch for
Kids who only use happy, sad and mad. Celebrate new words like frustrated, nervous and proud.
Talk about it
- Can two people feel different things about the same moment?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Read a story and stop to name how each character feels.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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