by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Read one additional picture book focused on emotions or mental health. As a class, discuss how the main character feels and what causes those feelings. Students then draw or dictate one strategy the character used to cope with their feelings and explain why it...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Students draw or dictate a thank-you note to Dot explaining how she helped Sea Serpent. Encourage students to reference listening, sitting quietly, or asking about feelings.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Students draw several monsters and label each with a feeling. They then draw a line to match each monster with a helpful response, such as listening, hugging or quiet time. Discuss choices as a class.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
As a class or in small groups, students draw a calm space they could use when feelings are big. Encourage them to include items such as soft seating, books, or quiet activities. Students explain how their calm space helps emotions.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Write feeling words from the story (sad, calm, lonely, comforted) on cards. One student selects a card and silently acts out the feeling. The class guesses the feeling and discusses one way to support someone feeling that way.
