Our emotions toolkit: strong emotions
I can describe the differences between everyday emotions and stronger feelings.
Our emotions toolkit: strong emotions
I can describe the differences between everyday emotions and stronger feelings.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can feel emotions in different strengths.
- Strong feelings are when the emotion lasts longer or is more difficult to manage.
- Strong feelings happen when something affects us in a big way.
- Strong feelings are normal.
- Different people have strong feelings about different things.
Keywords
Strong - when something or someone has power or force
Manage - in this context, to find good ways to handle big emotions without them taking over
Regulate - to notice your feelings and choose how to deal with them in a safe and helpful way
Common misconception
Strong emotions mean you have poor mental health.
Strong emotions are very normal, and happen to many people. They are important because they tell us we need to pay attention to what is happening and make sure we take care of ourselves.
To help you plan your year 3 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Our emotions toolkit: strong emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Our emotions toolkit: strong emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger
things that happen to us and how they make us feel
a feeling in our bodies or on our skin
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
when something or someone has power or force
to find good ways to handle big emotions without them taking over
to notice your feelings and choose how to deal with them in a safe way