Help students practice their emotional vocabulary while having fun with basketball.
Hot Seat
Students work together to help their teammates guess various words in this activity that requires self-control.
Activities & Games
Emotional Basketball
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Allotted Time
20 minutes
Target Behavior
Describe what they are feeling
Words to Live By
I love and accept who I am on the inside and know my emotions are nothing to hide.
Self-Awareness
Love and accept who you are
Children who share their emotions can:
IDENTIFY a range of emotions
DESCRIBE emotions associated with personal experiences
SHARE feelings in a range of contexts (speaking, writing, drawing)
USE “I-statements” to express various emotions
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