๐ง Understanding Feelings from Actions
Learning to understand how people feel by looking at what they do is a super important skill! When someone acts a certain way, like smiling and clapping, it often tells us they are happy. If they are frowning and stomping their feet, they might be angry or frustrated. For 2nd graders, practicing this helps them become better friends, understand stories, and even understand their own feelings. It's like being a detective for emotions!
๐ Topic Summary: Feeling Detectives!
Being a feeling detective means paying close attention to what people do and say with their bodies and faces. These are called "actions" or "body language." When we see someone's actions, we can make a good guess about how they are feeling inside. For example, if a friend shares their toy, they might be feeling kind or generous. If they hide their face and whisper, they might be shy or embarrassed. Learning to connect these actions to feelings helps us understand others better and know how to respond kindly.
๐ Part A: Vocabulary Match-Up
Match the feeling words with their correct definitions. Draw a line from the word to its meaning!
Feeling Words:
- ๐ Happy
- ๐ Angry
- ๐ Sad
- ๐ฎ Surprised
- ๐ฅ Worried
Definitions:
- ๐ค Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
- ๐ก Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
- ๐ Feeling or showing wonder or astonishment.
- ๐งฉ Feeling anxiety or concern about actual or potential problems.
- ๐งก Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the story and choose the best feeling word from the box to fill in each blank. Use each word once!
Word Box: angry, happy, sad
Lily built a tall tower with blocks. She was very ________. Then, her little brother accidentally knocked it over. Lily's face turned red, and she stomped her foot. She felt very ________. Later, her mom helped her rebuild the tower even taller. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She was ________ again!
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking Challenge
Imagine your friend is sitting alone at recess, looking down at their shoes and not talking to anyone. What feeling might they be having, and what action could you take to help them?