FREE World Book Day: Experiencing Emotions in Stories and Through Characters

It’s World Book Day and here is a FREE resource that not only promotes a love of books but also helps to develop Emotional Literacy.
This is a fun activity that is suitable for KS1 and KS2.
Celebrate World Book Day with our specially curated collection of resources that not only promote literacy but also support mental health, wellbeing, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education), and emotional literacy.
Our selection includes activities specifically chosen to address these crucial aspects of child development. By incorporating literature that explores themes of resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, you can help your students navigate their emotions and build essential life skills.
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How could this resource be used?
- To develop emotional literacy and understanding of different emotions.
- To foster a love of reading whilst exploring different emotions and feelings linked to the PSHE curriculum.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
- KS1: H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.
- KS1: H12. how to recognise and name different feelings.
- KS1: H14. how to recognise what others might be feeling.
- KS1: H16. about ways of sharing feelings; a range of words to describe feelings.
- KS2: H19. a varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings; about how to express feelings in different ways.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
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