Big and small emotions
Our emotions can be big or small.
When we can recognise our emotions it makes it easier to let other people know how we are feeling.
Billy’s year
Like all young people, Billy had some big emotions and small emotions this year. Click on the months below to find out more.
Billy’s dad changes job and they have to move and Billy had to start a new school.
Billy misses his friends. This is a big emotion as it will take time for him to make new friends.
Below is a pretend feelings thermometer. Underneath it are some pictures that show what the feelings on it are like.
Anger
- Aggressive.
- Out of control.
- Needs help.
- Panicked.
Upset
- Sad.
- Worried.
- Anxious.
- Fearful.
Annoyed
- Unhappy.
- Has problems.
- Uncertain.
- Irritated.
Calm
- Happy.
- Proud.
- Relaxed.
When your emotion is at the bottom of the thermometer you feel the emotion only a little bit. At the very top, you feel the emotion a lot! In the middle, you feel it more than just a little bit, but not that much.