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Free feelings thermometer for kids: how big is my feeling?

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My Feelings Thermometer: five stepped rows with a face for each level, 5 too big, 4 very upset, 3 upset, 2 a little bothered and 1 calm, each with a line that says What helps me.

My Feelings Thermometer has five levels, each with a face: 1 calm, 2 a little bothered, 3 upset, 4 very upset and 5 too big. Next to each level is a line for what helps at that level, filled in together in the child's own words, so when a feeling grows there is already a plan.

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What it is

A five-level feelings scale for children who need to see how big a feeling is, for home, the classroom, counseling and speech and language sessions.

How to use it

Fill in What helps me together on a calm day, starting with the low levels.
Practice pointing to a level with made-up moments.
When a feeling grows, point to the thermometer and try what helps at that level.

Three quick tips

Keep it where the child can reach it.
Point to your own level too, so it feels ordinary.
The thermometer shows how big a feeling is; it never says the feeling is wrong.

Questions

What is the difference between a feelings chart and a thermometer?: A feelings chart names a feeling. A thermometer shows how big the feeling is, from calm to too big.
Can I use it on a screen?: Yes. It opens on a phone or tablet, where the child taps a level.
What age is it for?: Preschool to fifth grade, and older students who like a visual.

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