Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves

by Vanessa Green Allen MEd, NBCT

Overview

When a big feeling comes along...you can handle it! Teach kids ages 7 to 10 how to manage their feelings.

Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to teach kids that it's okay to have big feelings! They will learn how to calm down those strong emotions so they don't feel overwhelmed and can continue to take on the world.

This book gives kids the skills to stay in control—by breathing deeply, saying positive things to themselves, talking about their feelings instead of keeping them inside, and more. Help young girls and boys learn to deal with all kinds of feelings, including the hard ones like sadness, anxiety, or even fear.

Inside Me and My Feelings, you'll find:

• TANGIBLE IDEAS THAT HELP: This book is packed with informative ways to help kids handle their feelings. They can use the exercises to see which tips, tricks, and habits work best for them.
• QUIZZES & ACTIVITIES: Kids can get to know themselves with quizzes like "Do My Emotions Rule Me?," along with other fun exercises and activities created especially for kids ages 7-10.
• EMPATHY FOR THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS: When kids understand their own emotions and feelings, they can also empathize with other people's feelings—like their family and friends.

With Me and My Feelings, the next time big feelings get too big—kids will know just what to do!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641524964
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Pages:	110
Sales rank:	256,872
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

VANESSA GREEN ALLEN is a professional school counselor and the author of The No More Bullying Book for Kids. She has worked for the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina since 1991 and is a 2009 National Board-certified teacher. Vanessa is the creator and author of SavvySchoolCounselor.com.

Table of Contents

A Letter to Grown-Ups 10

A Letter to Kids 12

1 My Feelings And Emotions 14

The Six Big Emotions 17

More Emotions! 19

Emotions vs. Moods 24

Feeling Great 26

Feeling Not So Great 30

I Can Handle It! 33

2 Feelings And Myself 36

Knowing Myself: How It Can Help 38

I'm Not My Feelings 40

Mixed Emotions 42

What Makes Me Angry and Sad 44

Strengths and Weaknesses: They're Both Okay! 48

I Am Unique! 53

3 Feelings And My Mind 54

My Two Brains: My Emotional Brain and My Thinking Brain 57

Feeling Embarrassed 59

Sometimes I Feel Nervous 62

Facing Fears and Worry: Using My Thinking Brain 64

I Can Overcome Negative Feelings 68

4 Feelings And My Body 70

Ants in My Pants and Butterflies in My Tummy 72

What to Do When I Feel … 76

Finding My Brave Self 78

5 Feelings And My Life 80

My Feelings and Friendships 84

My Feelings and Family 86

My Feelings and School 90

My Feelings and Hobbies 91

Putting Myself in Their Shoes 93

I'm in Charge! 94

6 What To Do When 96

Tips for When I Feel Sad 98

Tips for When I Feel Angry 100

Tips for When I Feel Anxious 102

Resources 107

Editorial Reviews

Kids often have a hard time expressing their feelings. Me and My Feelings is the perfect book to help them learn about feelings, emotions, and how to express them in healthy ways. The kid-friendly language, eye catching graphics, and helpful resources make this a must have for your library. I highly recommend this guide for counselors, parents, teachers, and, of course, kids!”—Dr. Natalie Spencer Gwyn, adjunct professor, therapist, and author of Mindful Practices for Helping Troubled Teens

“As a former elementary school counselor, I wish I had a book like this! This book makes it easy to teach students how to understand their emotions—both good and bad—and how to express their feelings in healthy ways. Complete with easy to follow prompts, assessments, and interactive activities, this book takes students through a journey of self-exploration which ultimately leads to a more confident sense of self. On behalf of elementary school counselors everywhere, THANK YOU!”—Kirsten Perry, K-12 school counseling specialist at Chicago public schools, president elect of the Illinois School Counselor Association, adjunct instructor for school counseling at DePaul University

“Me and My Feelings is just what parents, teachers, and counselors are looking for in a world full of stress and anxiety for young children. This kid-friendly, interactive collection of lessons and activities will help children learn how to manage their emotions—and themselves.”—Amie Dean, M.Ed, NBCT, author of Your Happy Heart, How Helping Others Helps You, Too and founder ofwww.behaviorqueen.com

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