Early Learning Resource Category: Big Feelings

Managing emotions is key to mental health and happiness. Explore songs and strategies from PBS KIDS to help children understand that all feelings can be mentionable and manageable.

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Carl the Collector – Big Feelings

Watch “The Autograph Collection” clip to see how Carl and his friends learn to process big feelings. Then, use the Big Feelings Activity plan to help young learners explore healthy ways to manage and respond to big emotions.

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All About Emotions

Use the feelings poster and emotions wheel to help children understand how to identify, label, and express feelings. Then, use the bilingual cards to play matching games, create stories, play charades, and make a feelings jar.

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Feelings Detectives

Watch this Donkey Hodie video clip together and learn how to look for clues in people’s faces and bodies to observe how they are feeling. Then, make your own feelings magnifying glass to practice this skill together.

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Managing and Expressing Feelings

Explore ways to handle big feelings with Daniel Tiger and his friends using this collection of short videos and hands-on activities.