Sometimes I Feel Happy

by Jaclyn Jaycox

Overview

What does it mean to be happy? Children will learn what happiness feels like, how their senses can affect their emotions, and how to name and manage their feelings. Full-color, diverse photos help illustrate what happiness looks like. A mindfulness activity gives kids the opportunity to explore their feelings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977126382
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Name Your Emotions
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	962,843
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jaclyn Jaycox is a children’s book author and editor. When she’s not writing, she loves reading and spending time with her family. She lives in southern Minnesota with her husband, two kids, and a spunky goldendoodle.

Table of Contents

What Is Happiness? 4

What Does It Feel like to Be Happy? 6

Using Your Senses 8

Talking About Your Feelings 10

Understanding Happiness 12

Handling Your Feelings 16

Mindfulness Activity 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

Interviews

Impactful and relatable photographs allow children to begin to recognize and associate facial expression and body language related to various emotions;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

K-Gr 2—Young children need to learn how to understand and manage their emotions. This series describes emotions, how to identify them, and examples of what might cause them. Readers are also encouraged to recognize how their senses might influence their mood; smelling flowers might make them happy, but hearing the word "no" might make them grumpy. There are suggestions for handling emotions, such as listening to music or journaling. Directions for a mindfulness activity like deep breathing or making a gratitude list are included at the end of each book. The simple prose uses age-appropriate examples, and photos of children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds support each section. Further reading and websites are featured in the back matter. VERDICT A useful purchase for guidance lessons or general classroom discussions on handling emotions.

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