Let's Talk About Feelings

Discussion Questions

Let’s talk about Feelings

Question 1:

How does the scarecrow feel in the beginning of the story? Why do you think he feels that way?

Question 2:

How does he feel in the middle of the story? How does the author show you how the scarecrow feels?

Question 3:

Tell me about a time you were lonely. What can you do to feel happier? If you saw someone who looked lonely, what could you do?

Question 4:

How do the scarecrow’s emotions change over time? How does he feel at the end of the story?

Learning Area: Health and Physical Education (F – 10)

Mental health and wellbeing

Key aspect:

Connectedness and belonging

Focus of learning:

- Identity and belonging

- Emotional awareness

- Emotional regulation

Purpose:

To get the child to verbalise their understanding

To understand that they can change their emotions

Aim: to empower and build empathy

Scope: By asking a range of questions from simple to more complex they cater for a wide variety of developmental stages (Foundation – Year 2/3).

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