KindergartenActivitySocial Studies10–15 minutes

My Feelings & Emotions Journal

Skill taught: Naming and expressing emotions; building self-regulation vocabulary

A simple daily check-in journal to help kindergartners name and express emotions. Supports social-emotional learning and self-regulation.

Subject

Social Studies

Type

Activity

Free printable
Time

10–15 minutes

Estimated

Materials Needed

  • β€’Printed journal pages
  • β€’Pencil
  • β€’Crayons

Directions

  1. 1.Complete the daily check-in at the same time each day for consistency.
  2. 2.Ask your child to name their feeling and find it on the emotions chart.
  3. 3.Draw a face that shows the feeling.
  4. 4.Write or dictate one sentence about why they feel that way.
  5. 5.Discuss: "What can you do when you feel this way?"

Parent Teaching Tip

Emotional vocabulary is the foundation of self-regulation. A child who can name their emotion ("I feel frustrated") is already one step closer to managing it. Use this journal as a daily conversation starter, not just a writing exercise.

Skill Progression

Prerequisite skill

Recognizing basic emotions: happy, sad, angry, scared

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My Feelings & Emotions Journal

Next skill

Identifying emotions in others; perspective-taking

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