Feeling Better TV series – Mini Topic Lower Primary

The selected stimulus for this mini-topic is the BBC Teach Series ‘Feeling Better’ which can be accessed via the following link:Open the BBC website page in a new window Lower Primary Teaching Plan This plan makes use of 4 episodes from the series (Happy, Sad, Angry & Worried) to develop emotional vocabulary and consolidate prior learning […]

Word learning using ‘In-the-moment labelling’

In the early years the Emotion Works approach focuses on developing foundation language for the different cog concepts.In this practice article we focus in on the learning and teaching process involved. The ‘in-the-moment’ teaching process To help a young child learn a word they don’t yet know, we recommend an approach that involves naming an […]

Using Symbols to Support Word Learning – Guide for Early (Foundation) Level

Words & Pictures Chat Boards / Slides for Early Level

In My Heart – A vocabulary planning example across all Emotion Works levels

In this article we demonstrate how the Vocabulary Planning Tool can be useful for informing ‘Word Works’ vocabulary teaching across the different levels of the Emotion Works programme. First of all, here’s a planning tool completed for the Story Book ‘In my Heart – a book of feelings’ by Jo Witek. This one is very […]

Word Works Activity Ideas

Word Works activities help reinforce and expand the vocabulary associated with each of the first 6 emotion cogs. When taking a closer look at each cog, plan at least 1 Word Works activity suitable for your group to help your pupils become more familiar with and develop vocabulary relating to the cog you’re focusing on.Remember to […]

Picture Books – supporting young children to engage with stories using EW symbol prompts

Symbol prompts are a big feature of the Emotion Works approach at Early level. On this page we’ll be gathering and sharing examples of how you can use symbols in your Emotion Works lessons in two main ways:To help children learn and practice using new words – (Nursery / Early Years, ASN settings where pupils […]

A3 Classroom Poster Set – choose your level

Feelings & Emotions Character Resource

Foundation Words Symbol Set (PCS symbols)

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