Learning Tools for My First Feelings & Kindness Activities
Learning Tools for My First Feelings & Kindness Activities
These optional ideas connect directly to the free book's feeling words, calming choices, empathy, sharing, turn-taking, and everyday problem-solving. You do not need to buy anything to use the printable.
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The strongest practice often comes from ordinary moments, familiar toys, and a calm grown-up. Try one idea at a time.
Mirror faces
Take turns making happy, sad, surprised, tired, and calm faces in a mirror. Name only one or two feelings per session.
Stuffed-animal stories
Use a favorite toy to act out a tiny moment: the bear dropped a block, the bunny needs a turn, or the fox asks for help.
Simple calm basket
Collect one soft item, a family photo, a board book, and a large sensory-safe object. Practice visiting the basket during calm moments.
Kindness hunt
Notice one small kind action each day: holding a door, helping clean up, using gentle hands, or making room for someone.
Optional books and hands-on tools
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Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple
Supports: Building and changing facial expressions while talking about feeling clues.
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Supports: Matching feeling words and expressions with familiar illustrated situations.
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Supports: Identifying expressions, connecting feelings to situations, and talking about positive next steps.
Check options on AmazonThe Color Monster by Anna Llenas
Supports: Shared reading and conversation about organizing and naming big feelings.
Compare editions on AmazonThe Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
Supports: Gentle conversations about staying close, listening, and allowing feelings without rushing to fix them.
Compare editions on AmazonReusable dry-erase pockets and easy-grip crayons
Supports: Repeating favorite face, breathing, matching, and drawing pages without printing a new copy each time.
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