School Activity Sheet Building Emotional intelligence and self-Awareness through Mindful practices (2020-2022) Ref. no. 2020-1-RO01-KA229-079848_1 (KA2 - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices, KA229 - School Exchange Partnerships)
The European Commission'ssupport for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Activity Title: Emotional Empowerment- Part 3 School: 2nd Primary School of Trikala, Greece Teacher’s name: Karaouza Maria, Psychologist Karvouni Vasilia, Social Worker
Suitable age of children: 10 -12 years old
Activity objectives Recognize, express and manage emotions Development of empathy Learning positive and alternative responses to unpleasant emotions (anger, rage, sadness, etc.).
Activity stages "The thermometer of emotions". Hypothetical stories-scenarios were read to the children, which describe events that provoke various emotions. The students were asked about the emotions of the main characters of the stories. Afterwards they were given the picture of "The thermometer of emotions" and were asked to color it according to how strongly they would feel the emotion described in the story, if they were in the situation of the hero. Finally, the students had the opportunity to share their personal experiences in intense emotional situations.
Discussion: Personal experiences in intense emotional situations.