Emotions Four in a Row Game

Make learning about emotions fun with this engaging Four in a Row game!

The Emotions Four in a Row Game gives children an enjoyable way to explore feelings while playing a familiar game. It can be used to encourage conversations about emotions and help pupils develop their emotional literacy in a relaxed, interactive way.

Use this resource during an individual ELSA session or as part of small-group work. Games can provide a helpful starting point for talking about feelings, giving children opportunities to practise recognising emotions and sharing their thoughts without the pressure of a formal discussion.

You could extend the activity by asking children to describe a time they experienced a particular feeling, explain how they recognise that emotion in themselves or think about what might help when they experience a difficult emotion.

This resource can support children to:

• Develop their feelings vocabulary.
• Recognise and name different emotions.
• Build confidence when talking about feelings.
• Develop emotional awareness.
• Practise turn-taking and playing together.

A fun, practical addition to your ELSA resources, combining play with opportunities to explore emotions and develop children’s understanding of feelings.

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