Nursery World - In the mood (1)

Investigate the links between colour and our emotions 1 When I'm feeling blue

1 When I'm feeling blue

ADULT-LED

Use a story to promote discussion about the links between colour and moods.

Planned learning intention

To have a developing awareness of their own needs, views and feelings and be sensitive to the needs, views and feelings of others

Resources

At least one copy of My Many Coloured Days by Dr Seuss (Red Fox, 6.99) - a journey through the many different moods that can be experienced in life

Activity content

* Read the story to the children. Allow plenty of time to discuss the pictures that link animals, colours and moods.

* Talk about how different colours make us feel and of how we use colour to describe our feelings. Some children may be aware of certain associations between colours and feelings: red with anger, green with envy, 'feeling blue' and being in a 'black mood'.

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