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Key Point: Situation → Feeling → Reason → Action (e.g., I fell down → I feel sad → Because I got hurt → I tell a grown-up or rest)
What are feelings? Feelings are the emotions we have inside when something happens. They tell us how we feel — happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised, or loved. Feelings are a normal part of being human and help us understand ourselves and others.
How to recognise feelings
Why feelings are important
How to handle feelings
Respecting others’ feelings
Key Point: "I feel [feeling] when [situation]." — Example: "I feel upset when I lose my book."
What is Naming Feelings?
Naming feelings means using a word to tell what we are feeling inside — for example, happy, sad, angry, scared, worried, excited or proud. When we give a feeling a name, it becomes easier to understand it and decide what to do next.
Why is it important?
How to name feelings (simple steps for Class 3 students)
Tips for teachers and parents
Key Point: I feel + [feeling] + when + [situation]. Example: I feel sad when my toy breaks.
Expressing feelings means telling others or showing them how we feel so they can understand and help us. Children in Class 3 can learn to recognise simple feelings like happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised and worried. When we express feelings in a calm and clear way, it helps us make friends, solve problems and keep safe.
Ways to show feelings: using words, facial expressions, gestures (smiling, frowning, hugging) and calm actions (deep breaths, sitting quietly). Always be polite and respect others when you express feelings. If angry or upset, use calming steps first (stop, breathe, think) before speaking. Tell a trusted adult if you feel unsafe or very sad for a long time.
Expressing feelings also includes listening. When a friend shares feelings, we should look, listen, nod and say kind things. This helps everyone feel understood and cared for.
Key Point: Look + Listen + Ask = Understand (Look at face and body, listen to words and tone, ask if unsure)
Reading others' feelings means noticing how someone feels by watching their face, listening to their words and tone, and watching their body. We do this so we can understand and help each other. Children in Class 3 can learn simple signs that show feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and surprise.
Look for three easy clues: face, words and body. Faces show feelings through smiles, frowns, tears or wide eyes. Words and the way they are said (soft, loud, slow) tell a lot. Body language — like slumped shoulders, crossed arms, jumping or shaking — also gives hints. Sometimes what a person says and what their face shows may be different; checking all three helps.
When you think you know how someone feels, you can respond kindly: ask a gentle question, offer help, give space, or share something nice. It is important to be careful and respectful — don't guess too much, and if unsure, ask, "Are you okay?"
Practicing with friends, family or in class helps. Teachers can read stories and ask students to name characters' feelings, or play games where children match faces to feelings. This helps children become better friends and helpers.
Key Point: Pause + Breathe = More Control
Strong feelings are powerful emotions like anger, fear, sadness or excitement that sometimes make it hard to think clearly or act kindly. Managing strong feelings means noticing them, understanding them, and choosing healthy ways to calm down and solve problems.
Steps to manage strong feelings:
Practicing these steps helps children feel more in control. Adults can help by listening, giving clear choices, and teaching calm-down techniques regularly.
Key Point: Empathy = Look + Listen + Imagine someone’s feelings + Help/Comfort
Empathy means understanding how someone else feels and caring about their feelings. It is like putting yourself in another person’s shoes. When you notice a friend is sad, you try to imagine why they feel that way and you do something kind to help.
Respect means treating other people, their things, and rules in a polite and careful way. Respect shows that you value others and their feelings. You show respect by using kind words, listening when others speak, and following classroom and home rules.
How to show empathy (simple steps):
How to show respect (simple steps):
Why it matters: Empathy and respect help friends stay happy, solve problems, and make school and home safe and friendly places.
Key Point: "I feel + feeling + because + reason = Clear sharing" (Example: I feel sad because I lost my book.)
What is sharing feelings? Sharing feelings means telling or showing someone how we feel — happy, sad, angry, scared or excited — so they can understand and help us. It can be done by talking, drawing, writing, or using facial expressions and actions.
Why is it important? When we share feelings, we build trust and friendship, get help when needed, solve problems, and feel less alone. It helps others know when we are happy or upset and teaches us how to care for others' feelings too.
How to share feelings (simple steps):
Tips for children: Take deep breaths when upset, use drawing or writing if words are hard, tell a parent, teacher or friend you trust. If someone shares with you, say you understand and offer help or tell an adult if it’s serious.
Key Point: Ask for Help = Spot the Problem + Find a Safe Adult + Say Your Name + Tell What Happened
What it means: Asking for help and safety means telling a trusted person when you feel scared, hurt, lost, or when something dangerous is happening. It is a brave and important thing to do.
Why it is important: Adults can keep you safe, give first aid, find someone to help, or call emergency services. Asking for help quickly can stop a small problem from becoming a big one.
Who to ask: Parents, grandparents, teachers, school helpers, a known neighbor, a shopkeeper you know, or emergency services. Always choose a person you trust and who is near you.
How to ask for help (easy steps):
What to do with strangers: Do not go with someone you do not know. Say 'No' loudly, move away, and find a trusted adult. If a stranger follows you, go into a busy place and tell someone inside.
Practice and remember: Talk with your family and teacher about who your trusted adults are and where to meet if you are lost. Practice saying your name, address (or a landmark), and your parent's phone number so you can tell them in an emergency.
Key Point: Feeling ≈ Facial expression + Body posture + Tone of voice
Body language and facial expressions are the ways we show our feelings without using words. Our face (eyes, mouth, eyebrows) and our body (hands, shoulders, posture) send messages to other people. For example, a smile usually shows happiness, while a frown often shows sadness or anger.
Children use body language all the time at home, school and play. Learning to read these signs helps us understand others and helps others understand us. It also helps us behave kindly — for example, noticing that a friend looks sad and asking if they are okay.
Important points:
Key Point: If (secret makes you happy and will be shared later) => Good secret
What is a secret? A secret is something someone asks you to keep to yourself and not tell others right away. Secrets can be small and fun or they can make you feel upset or scared.
Good secrets are surprises that make people happy later. Examples: a surprise party, a gift, or a surprise visit from a friend. Good secrets usually make you feel excited, happy, or curious. They are meant to be shared at a later time.
Bad secrets are secrets that make you feel uncomfortable, worried, scared, confused, or unsafe. These include secrets that hide something that hurts you or someone else, or secrets that break rules or make you do something you do not want to do. Bad secrets should not be kept. If a secret makes you feel bad inside, it is not a good secret.
How to tell the difference
What to do if you get a bad secret
Trusted adults are people who look after you and keep you safe — for example, your mother, father, teacher, grandparent, or a doctor you know. If you are unsure, tell more than one adult until you feel safe.
Short rule to remember: "If it feels wrong, tell someone you trust."
Key Point: Happy = Smile + Kind words
Children can use many creative ways to show how they feel. Creative expression helps us say things we cannot put into words, calm down when upset, share joy and understand others. Common creative ways include drawing and painting, storytelling and writing, music and singing, dance and movement, role-play and puppets, crafts and making cards, and using facial expressions or emojis.
How to use a creative way to express a feeling:
Why it helps: creative activities make feelings safe to show, help others understand us, teach us to control strong emotions, and build kindness and friendship in the class.
Tips for teachers and parents: give time and materials, praise effort not just results, ask open questions like 'What did you feel when you made this?' and encourage listening and respect when children share.
Key Point: Listen = Look + Quiet + Ask (Look at friend, be quiet, ask kind questions)
What is listening? Listening means paying attention when a friend talks. It is more than hearing words — it means looking at them, staying quiet, and trying to understand their feelings.
Why is listening important? When we listen, friends feel cared for and safe. Listening helps us know when a friend is happy, sad, scared, or needs help.
How to be a good listener (easy steps):
What does helping mean? Helping a friend means doing something kind or useful when they need it. Help can be small (sharing a pencil) or big (getting a teacher if there is danger).
Kinds of help:
When to ask an adult for help — if a friend is hurt, very upset, bullied, or in danger, tell a teacher or parent right away.
How listening and helping work together — good listening tells you what kind of help your friend needs. Empathy (trying to feel what your friend feels) helps you choose the right kind of help.