Developed By:  Amy Savage
Revised: Spring 2002

Level:  K-2


The Feeling Cube

 
 

Standards
 


Learning
Expectations
This activity will help students acquire competencies which relate to the following standards:
7. Self Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills
The student will:
7.1 Demonstrate a positive attitude toward self as a unique
      person.
7.2 Identify and express feelings

General Approach		 The general approach is that the children will identify feelings and give an example of times when they have felt that way.

Activity Steps
  • Before the session, make 4 cubes using either a small 6 inch box or making them with paper.
  • Write on each side of the cube different feelings: happy, sad, mad, afraid, embarrassed and the "free choice."
Lead the students in a discussion of feelings.  Ask them if they know what each feeling on the "Feeling Cube" means.  Have them give examples.  Once they have talked about what each feeling means have them break up into 4 groups and move to a place where they can sit in a circle.
  • Each student will take turns rolling the "Feeling Cube" and telling about a time when they felt that way. 
  • Students can pass if they do not want to talk about that feeling.
  • If a student lands on "Free Choice" then they can talk about any feeling whether it is on the cube or another feeling.

Time Required		 This activity may take 30-45 minutes depending on how long the discussion before the activity lasts.  Give each group time to make at least 2 or 3 rounds to give students time to talk about different feelings.

Resources Needed
  • Four cubes that can be made by students using paper or cardboard OR can be made from square gift boxes.

Performance 
Indicators		 During the time of the activity the counselor will walk around to each group and observe, listening for proper exchanges and evidence of the students being on task.  Students will take turns talking about their feelings and listening to one another.