Emotions Photos
Suggested Group(s): Preschool (older)/Young
Purpose: To explore and express feelings in order to be able to approach the pain of a death
Task/need: Moving toward the pain of the loss
Activity Setup Ideas:
- Talk to the group about different ways that they can feel. Some may be angry, happy, sad, etc.
- Brainstorm with the group to develop a list of feelings words.
Materials:
- Digital camera & printer
- Permanent marker
- Poster board or construction paper
- Tape
Description: Once a list of feelings has been developed, ask the children to show how a person may look when having a particular feeling. Take digital pictures of the young children showing different feelings on their faces and label them with the feelings. Mount these pictures on a poster board or construction paper and hang in the room. Consider adding feelings throughout the session as new feelings are discussed.
Activity Wrap Up Ideas: Review the feelings pictures taken and engage in discussion about when the group members may have felt that feeling.
