The Feelings Wheel is a practical tool that helps students identify their emotions, communicate effectively, and build essential life skills. By breaking down six core emotions—angry, powerful, happy, peaceful, sad, and scared—into more specific feelings, it gives students the vocabulary to express themselves and the foundation to develop emotional intelligence. Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, or parent, the Feelings Wheel can play a key role in building emotional awareness and life skills in students.
How to Use the Feelings Wheel
- Start Conversations: Use the wheel as a prompt in class, counseling sessions, or at home.
- Example: “What word on the wheel best describes how you feel today?
- Build Awareness: Show students that naming emotions is the first step to understanding and managing them.
- Strengthen Skills:
- Self-Awareness: Recognize how emotions affect actions.
- Communication: Use precise feeling words to express needs clearly.
- Problem-Solving: Connect emotions to actionable steps, like calming strategies or solutions to challenges.
- Daily Reflection: Incorporate the Feelings Wheel into routines to help students make emotional reflection a habit.
Benefits of the Feelings Wheel for Students
The Feelings Wheel equips students with skills that benefit them in school and beyond:
- Self-Awareness: Helps students recognize their feelings and make thoughtful decisions.
- Emotional Regulation: Teaches students how to stay calm and focused.
- Resilience: Builds confidence to navigate challenges and setbacks.
- Effective Communication: Reduces misunderstandings and strengthens relationships.
Download the Feelings Wheel Poster
Download the Feelings Wheel poster below and start using it today to support your students.
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