Feelings and kindness
My Feelings Weather Report
Show today’s feelings as weather: sunny, cloudy, stormy or something brand new.
Thinking sheet · Feelings and kindness
One Brave Step at a Time
Break something scary into small steps, from easiest at the bottom to bravest at the top.
- Grades
- 1–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Kids practice
- facing fears, planning, confidence
What kids do
“Big brave things start with small steps. Plan yours!”
- The scary thing:
- Steps (1 = easiest)
- Me at the top!
- Who can cheer me on:
How to run it
- Example: jumping in the pool → sit on the edge, feet in, step in, splash, jump.
- Color each step as you do it.
- Celebrate every step, not just the top.
Talk about it
- Which step feels doable today?
- What happens to fear as you climb?
- What brave thing did you do before?
Take it further
Make a ladder for a friend’s brave goal.
Pairs well with
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