Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

A Rainbow of Feelings

This lesson helps us learn names for our feelings, just like we learn names for colors in a rainbow! Understanding our feelings helps us tell grown-ups what we need and why.

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What & Why

Feelings are what we feel on the inside. We can have many different feelings, like happy, sad, angry, or scared.Naming our feelings is like turning on a light. It helps us see what's going on inside our bodies and minds, which is the first step to understanding ourselves and feeling better!
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Example 1 — Happy (Yellow)

Imagine you wake up and see sunshine pouring into your room. Then, you find out you're going to the park today! That warm, bright feeling inside is happiness.We can think of happy as the color yellow, like the sun. Your body might feel light and smiley.
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Example 2 — Sad (Blue)

Imagine you build a beautiful sandcastle. But then a big wave comes and washes it all away. That heavy, quiet feeling is sadness.We can think of sad as the color blue, like a quiet, rainy day. You might feel like crying, and that's okay.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
Your friend shares their snack with you because you forgot yours. This kind action would most likely make you feel...
A.Angry
B.Happy and thankful
C.Sad
D.Worried
Beginner
In our lesson, the color red was like a stop sign. What does this remind us to do when we feel angry?
A.Go faster.
B.Yell loudly.
C.Stop, take a breath, and think.
D.Run away.
Beginner
It's your birthday and you are opening presents! What color feeling are you most likely feeling?
A.Blue (Sad)
B.Red (Angry)
C.Yellow (Happy and Excited)
D.Gray (Bored)

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A Rainbow of Feelings is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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This lesson helps us learn names for our feelings, just like we learn names for colors in a rainbow! Understanding our feelings helps us tell grown-ups what we need and why.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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