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Jumpstart: Identifying Emotions - Continued Growth
Continued Growth
Objectives:
1. Identity emotions in self and others.
2. State how his/her emotions affect self and others.
3. Use learned strategies to manage and express emotions in positive ways.
Activity 1: Emotions Charades
Prior to beginning the activity, create the emotion slips on pieces of paper, sticky notes, or index cards.
- Two sets of emotion slips (one emotion per slip/index card)
Divide the group into two teams. Allow one student to pick an emotion slip. That student should act out the emotion while the other team attempts to guess the emotion. Discuss how you can respond to that emotion. Continue with teams taking turns.
Emotions to use (or create your own list):
Silly
Mad
Anxious
Frustrated
Confused
Disappointed
Embarrassed
Sick