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
My Self-Care Menu
Make a menu of things that help you feel better: quick snacks, big meals and treats.
- Grades
- 2–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Kids practice
- self-care, planning, knowing what helps
What kids do
“What’s on your self-care menu? Order up!”
- Quick bites (1 minute)
- Main meals (10 minutes)
- Special treats
- Today I’ll order:
How to run it
- Quick bites: a stretch, a drink of water. Main meals: a walk, drawing, reading.
- Special treats: time with someone you love.
- Decorate it like a real restaurant menu.
Talk about it
- What’s your favorite quick bite?
- When do you need a main meal?
- How can grown-ups help?
Take it further
Make a self-care menu for your family.
Pairs well with
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