Teaching Feelings Jun 2026

Draw an outline of a body. Ask the child:

Neuroscience shows that when we put a word to a feeling, the amygdala (the brain’s fear/emotion center) calms down, and the prefrontal cortex (the logic center) lights up. Teaching a child to say "I am frustrated" literally changes their brain chemistry, moving them from reactivity to logic. teaching feelings

Educators can use several practical tools to integrate emotional learning into daily routines: Draw an outline of a body

Western frameworks dominate: individualism, high emotional expressivity, and a focus on internal states. Many cultures value emotional restraint, collective processing, or somatic metaphors (e.g., “heart is heavy” rather than “I feel depressed”). A standardized feelings chart can alienate or pathologize normal cultural variation. Educators can use several practical tools to integrate

While the phrase could refer to a few different things, I am focusing on the most likely intent: educational activities designed to help children or students recognise , name , and express their emotions.