Regardless of the age of your student, teaching feelings is an important part of child development. By understanding feelings, students can communicate, express themselves, and form strong bonds. Fortunately, there are many techniques for teaching feelings and you don't need to stick to one lesson plan. These ideas can be adapted to suit the needs of your students. Here are five effective ways to teach your students about feelings. They will appreciate your effort and begin to recognize a wider variety of emotions.

Firstly, when teaching feelings, remember to use appropriate vocabulary. A mix of vocabulary will help your students understand the nuances of feelings. When choosing vocabulary, think about the 'teachable' and 'un-teachable' words. Use pictures and actions to help students understand different feelings and associate them with the appropriate words. You can also make use of stories, songs, and idioms to help students remember the words they need.

Feelings Charades: One way to teach children about their own emotions is to play a game in which students act out different emotions. To play this game, you will need a tissue box and a feelings cube. When the tissue box lands on your student's face, they will need to act out the emotion. They can also use shuffled sets of picture cards or play Memory. In addition, there are a variety of other games that teach children about feelings.