How I Feel Today
Children learn to recognise and express their emotions by choosing or circling how they feel using simple emoji faces like happy, sad, excited, or sleepy. They may also say or write a short sentence such as “Today I feel…”. This activity helps build emotional awareness, communication skills, and confidence in expressing feelings in a safe and supportive way.
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What do you do:
Show a range of emotion emojis
Ask them: “Today I feel…”
Let them circle or point to the emoji that matches their feeling
Encourage them to say or write a simple sentence about their choice
Talk briefly about different feelings in a gentle, supportive way
What's Needed:
Different emotion emojis (happy, sad, excited, sleepy, etc.)
Pencils, crayons, or markers
Optional: mirror or emotion flashcards for support
How to Adapt
Younger children: Use fewer, very clear emojis (happy, sad, tired)
Older children: Add more emotions like angry, calm, worried, and proud
Advanced: Ask children to explain why they feel that way
Hands-on version: Use emotion cards or face masks to act out feelings
Creative version: Let children draw their own “today I feel” face instead of circling emojis
Benefits of the Activity
Builds emotional awareness and vocabulary
Helps children identify and express feelings
Encourages self-regulation and reflection
Strengthens communication and language skills
Supports social-emotional development
Creates a safe space for sharing emotions
