Grades 1–3
Feeling or Action?
A feeling is inside you and an action is what you do. Circle feeling or action for ten words, then plan safe actions for big feelings.
SEL worksheet · Feelings and emotions
Two Feelings at Once
You can feel two things at the same time. Match six moments, like a friend moving away, to the two feelings they can bring.
- 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:
- Sometimes we feel two feelings at once. On the first day of school you might feel excited and nervous together. That is called a mixed feeling, and it is normal.
- Draw a line from each moment to the two feelings it could bring.
- Your best friend moves away, but you will visit.
- You get to sing a solo in the school show.
- Your big sister goes away to college.
- You win a game, but your friend is upset.
- Your family brings home a new baby.
Teacher tip
Share your own example, like feeling happy and sad at a goodbye party.
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.
- Keep finished sheets in an SEL folder so kids can look back on their growth.
Watch for
Kids who only use happy, sad and mad. Celebrate new words like frustrated, nervous and proud.
Talk about it
- What helps you when you feel this way?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Read a story and stop to name how each character feels.
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More feelings and emotions worksheets
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Nervous and Excited: Same and Different
Nervous and excited can feel a lot alike in your body. Sort nine clues into a Venn diagram to see what is the same and what is different.
Grades 1–3
What Could Help?
Read six kids’ feelings and circle the choice that would help, like deep breaths for mad or asking to play for lonely.
Grades 1–3
Feelings Find a Friend Who
Walk around the room and find classmates who have felt proud, nervous, brave and more. Each friend signs a square. Fill a row to win.
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