Feelings can be confusing! Your Feelings Matter allows youth to explore what emotions are, how to express them, and how to react to them in a positive way.
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Key Concepts
- Healthy Living
For Youth Grades Youth in Grades 3 - 6
Your Feelings Matter utilizes the Essential Elements of Youth Development to develop tools and techniques to help with any emotional situation.
The Curriculum is divided into two focus areas:
Connect With Your Emotions
- Lesson 1: Name It
- Lesson 2: Learn your Temperament
- Lesson 3: Understand Your Reactions
- Lesson 4: Use Your Words
Support Your Emotions
- Lesson 5: When Feelings Get Hurt
- Lesson 6: Calm Your Mind and Body
- Lesson 7: Resilience Scavenger Hunt
The curriculum can be implemented in a variety of program settings, such as after-school programs, clubs, camps, and community-based sites. There are 7 lessons lasting 45 minutes each and can be modified as needed to accommodate schedule needs.