Self-regulation: My feelings
Understanding feelings and emotions by recognising and expressing emotions appropriately, managing strong feelings and responding positively to emotions in themselves and others.
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Self-regulation: My feelings
EYFS outcomes
Early learning goals
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
ELG: Self-regulation
- Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others, and begin to regulate their behaviour accordingly.
See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, 2021.
Development matters
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Express their feelings and consider the feelings of others.
- Identify and moderate their own feelings socially and emotionally.
See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance) – contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Suggested prior learning
This is the first unit in the Kapow Primary RSE & PSHE scheme.Lessons
Lesson 1: Identifying my feelings
Lesson 2: Feelings jars
Lesson 3: Coping strategies
Lesson 4: Describing feelings
Lesson 5: Facial expressions
Lesson 6: Creating a calm corner
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RSE & PSHE
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE EYFS: Self regulation: My feelings