UK K12 GCSE A-Level Year 1 KS1 Wellbeing SEL Feelings and Emotions Happy Sad Worried

Learning Objectives

By the end of this topic, students will be able to:

• Identify and describe different emotions (happy, sad, worried) and their physical and emotional expressions
• Recognise and name their own emotions and those of others
• Understand that everyone experiences a range of emotions and it's okay to express them
• Begin to develop emotional regulation skills to manage their feelings
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of empathy and kindness towards others

Core Concepts

Emotions are feelings that everyone experiences. They can be happy, sad, worried, or a mix of different emotions. Emotions have physical expressions, such as a big smile or a frown, and emotional expressions, like feeling excited or calm.

Happy Emotions

Happy emotions are feelings that make us feel good. We might feel happy when we:

• Play with friends
• Get a treat or a surprise
• Do something we love, like drawing or playing a game
• See a loved one

Happy emotions can make our body feel relaxed and our face smile.

Sad Emotions

Sad emotions are feelings that make us feel unhappy. We might feel sad when we:

• Say goodbye to someone we love
• Don't get what we want
• Feel unwell or hurt
• Remember something sad

Sad emotions can make our body feel heavy and our face frown.

Worried Emotions

Worried emotions are feelings that make us feel anxious or scared. We might feel worried when we:

• Are unsure about something
• Are scared of something, like a loud noise
• Are waiting for something to happen
• Are feeling overwhelmed

Worried emotions can make our body feel tense and our face look worried.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Recognising Emotions

Imagine you're playing with your friends in the playground. You see one of your friends crying. What might be happening?

• They might be feeling sad because they fell down and scraped their knee.
• They might be feeling worried because they're scared of the big slide.
• They might be feeling happy because they just got a new toy.

Example 2: Expressing Emotions

You're feeling worried because you're waiting for your parents to come home from work. What can you do to express your emotions?

• You can draw a picture of how you're feeling.
• You can talk to a trusted adult about how you're feeling.
• You can play a calming game to help you relax.

Common Misconceptions

• Emotions are just feelings, not physical sensations.
• Everyone feels happy all the time.
• It's not okay to express sad or worried emotions.

Exam Tips

• Make sure you understand the different types of emotions and their physical and emotional expressions.
• Practice recognising and naming emotions in yourself and others.
• Remember that everyone experiences a range of emotions and it's okay to express them.

MCQs

MCQ 1: [F]

What is a happy emotion?

A) Feeling scared B) Feeling sad C) Feeling excited D) Feeling worried

Why the distractors fail: A) Feeling scared is a worried emotion.
B) Feeling sad is a sad emotion.
C) Feeling excited is a happy emotion, but not the most obvious answer.

MCQ 2: [H]

What is a physical expression of a happy emotion?

A) A frown B) A big smile C) A worried look D) A calm face

Why the distractors fail: A) A frown is a physical expression of a sad emotion.
C) A worried look is a physical expression of a worried emotion.
D) A calm face is a neutral expression, not a happy one.

MCQ 3: [F]

What can you do to express a worried emotion?

A) Draw a picture of how you're feeling B) Play a loud game C) Talk to a trusted adult D) Ignore your feelings

Why the distractors fail: B) Playing a loud game might make you feel more worried.
D) Ignoring your feelings might make you feel more anxious.

MCQ 4: [H]

What is an emotional expression of a sad emotion?

A) Feeling excited B) Feeling calm C) Feeling worried D) Feeling unhappy

Why the distractors fail: A) Feeling excited is a happy emotion.
B) Feeling calm is a neutral expression.
C) Feeling worried is a worried emotion.

MCQ 5: [F]

Why is it important to express our emotions?

A) So we can hide them from others B) So we can feel ashamed C) So we can feel understood and supported D) So we can feel alone

Why the distractors fail: A) Hiding our emotions can make us feel more anxious.
B) Feeling ashamed is not a healthy way to express emotions.
D) Feeling alone can make us feel more sad.

Short-Answer Questions

1. What are some physical expressions of happy emotions? Give examples.
2. How can you express a worried emotion to a trusted adult?
3. What are some situations that might make someone feel sad?
4. How can you help a friend who is feeling worried?
5. What are some ways to manage our emotions when we're feeling overwhelmed?