Free Social Emotional Educational Activities

"If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." -Dolly Parton

"Promise me you'll always remember: you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher Robin

Below are resources to assist in your children's social emotional development. Identifying emotions, kindness to all, and a positive self-worth are the instructional goals of the resources.

Mommy and Daddy Love Me Picture with Generic Template

This cute craft is a great way to remind your younger child how much you love him or her.

Identifying Emotions Chart

This emotion chart printable is a great help to children who are beginning to identify their own and other's emotions.

God Made Me and Loves Me Picture with Template

This craft is a reminder to your child that he or she is loved and made by God. Every person is very special!

Emotion Handprint Craft

Have fun creating different emotions with handprint monsters!

Social emotional learning is the foundation for building character. You are a doing an awesome job growing all aspects of your child!

Teaching Tip: Be intentional about teaching social emotional learning. Validate your child's emotions while exemplifying and explaining how to deal with tough emotions. Read books about emotions. Our local library has plenty of board books in the toddler/preschool section about emotions. We enjoy the Elizabeth Verdick books! Also, ask children how a character in a story or movie might be feeling, and why?

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