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Feelings Conversation Blueprint

Enable a 4th grader and their parent to practice naming and discussing emotions using new vocabulary, active listening, and reflective journaling.

Building emotion vocabulary and active listening skills at home strengthens emotional literacy and deepens parent-child connections, fostering empathy and self-awareness.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Vocabulary Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Active Listening Dialogue

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Journaling

5 minutes

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Emotion Words Explorer

Joyful

Frustrated

Anxious

Proud

Disappointed

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Journal

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Can We Talk Feelings?

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