- 1). Have them write poetry. Have the children in your class write a poem based on an emotion they feel. They can pick a random emotion and write about it. Very often, the random emotion they pick is not so random and can help them identify the feeling and how it applies to them. Poetry is one of the best ways to get a child thinking honestly and openly about emotions while having fun creating something.
- 2). Draw pictures. It's helpful to have children draw a picture based on an emotion. Without pushing a child, you can have her draw a picture on an emotion she has felt or has ever been afraid to feel. You will be surprised at the results this can bring. Adding a brief paragraph describing the drawing and how it relates to the emotion is also a good idea because it helps to get a child thinking about what she drew and why what she drew might apply to her.
- 3). Play a craft stick game. Write emotions on a craft stick and throw them randomly into a plastic jar. Pass the jar around and have each child pull out a craft stick. Each child should then describe what the emotion he selects means to him. This is a good way to get children to define emotions and to think about how that emotion pertains to his life.
- 4). Engage in group discussions. This is more effective in older groups of children. Sometimes hearing that other children feel the same way he does is helpful in getting a child to open up. Group situations may not be as effective with younger children, who have trouble expressing themselves in front of others.
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