Activities

Feelings Face Matching Game PDF FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

Make feeling face cards to identify emotions

What You Need:

• 8 cardboard squares or index cards


• 4 pairs of feeling faces (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared) included in this packet, or use photographs or drawings


• Scissors


• Glue

What To Do:

1. Make “feeling face” cards by either using real photographs of your child/family members making different feeling faces. Print two copies of each or use the illustrated faces.


2. Cut the pictures to fit the size of the cardboard squares and glue it to the squares. Remember to have two sets of each picture.


3. Play the game: Lay one set of the picture cards picture-side up spread out on the floor or a table. Place the other set of the picture cards in a stack picture-side down.


4. Have your child flip over the top picture card in the stack, and find the matching one on the table.


5. Say the name of the feeling as your child flips each one over. For example say, “That girl is making a happy face. Can you find the matching happy face on the table?” Continue playing for as long as your child is interested.

Banana Pops PDF FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

Delicious healthy snack

What You Need:

• 1 large banana, cut into ½ inch pieces


• ¼ cup vanilla yogurt


• 2 Tablespoons of oat and honey granola cereal

What To Do:

1. Divide the sliced banana pieces between two plates.


2. Place 2 tablespoons of yogurt on each plate.


3. Place 1 tablespoon of granola cereal on each plate.


4. Have your child use a fork to pick up a slice of banana and dip it into the yogurt, then roll it in the cereal.


5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Story time Questions PDF FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

Make reading more interactive by asking your child questions about the story.

What You Need:

Children's book

What To Do:

1. Read the book to your child, changing the tone of your voice to match the emotions of the story. For example, use a quiet voice when something sad is happening.


2. Ask your child the following types of questions during and after reading the story:

• “How is the character feeling?” “How do you know?” 


• “What happened that made the character feel _________________??” “What happens that makes you feel _________________ ?”?


• “What did the character do when he/she felt _________________ ?” “When you feel _________________ , what do you do?” “What else can you do when you are feeling _________________ ?”


• “What could you do to help a friend who is feeling _________________?”

Labeling Emotions PDF FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

Strategies for establishing a secure, strong, loving relationship with your infant.

What You Need:

None

What To Do:

1. Constantly observe baby. When he is displaying an emotion such as distress, disgust, or interest, respond immediately.


2. Using your knowledge of the situation, describe and label the infant’s emotions. For example,

• “Maddie, you are crying. You must be hungry. Let’s warm a bottle and eat.”


• “Isaac, you are smiling. You are happy. You like when daddy holds you in his arms.”