IDENTIFY EMOTIONS ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox – Counseling

Are you looking for a creative and engaging way to help children identify and understand their emotions? Our Identify Emotions Activities resource is an excellent addition to your school counseling toolbox or SEL curriculum. This resource, part of our comprehensive coping skills toolbox, uses the colorful and relatable story of Charlie the Chameleon to teach children how to recognize and express their emotions effectively. Perfect for school counselors, teachers, and parents, this resource helps children develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills through fun and interactive activities.

What’s included in our Identify Emotions Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: A warm and encouraging introduction that helps children feel comfortable exploring their emotions and learning new skills.
• Identify Emotions Tip Sheet: A kid-friendly guide that explains how to recognize different emotions, understand what they mean, and express them in healthy ways.
• Chameleons & Identify Emotions Handout: Fascinating facts about chameleons and how their ability to change colors mirrors the way emotions can shift, helping kids connect with the concept in a meaningful way.
• Story – “Charlie the Chameleon Finds His Colors”: A heartwarming tale of Charlie learning to recognize and embrace his emotions, making the skill of identifying emotions relatable and memorable for children.
• Chameleon Crafts: Cut-and-Paste Chameleon Crafts in both black-and-white and color versions, allowing children to explore their creativity while reinforcing the lesson.
• 12 Reflective Discussion Questions: Simple yet thoughtful prompts designed to help children think about their emotions and how recognizing them can lead to better self-regulation and communication.
• Activities & Worksheets: A variety of activities and worksheets to reinforce learning.

This Identify Emotions Activities resource provides a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to teach kids how to recognize and manage their emotions. Ideal for use in school counseling sessions, SEL programs, or at-home learning, this resource empowers children to embrace their emotions – just like Charlie the Chameleon finds his colors!

► Looking for more SEL workbook topics? We’ve got you covered!

• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook – Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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