Do you wonder what your child is feeling when they are unable to express themselves? “The Feelings Thermometer” is a simple tool to support your child to express their feelings.
Using The Feelings Thermometer is simple. Our thermometer is based on a 1-10 scale. 10 represents the “hot thoughts” – the highest degree of feeling. The thermometer can be used for any feeling – nervousness, anger, sadness, loneliness, embarrassment, and happiness.
When using the thermometer I recommend:
- Exploring the emotion and degree to which they are experiencing their emotion.
- Validating their feelings.
- Discuss coping tools and strategies to deal with their emotions.
- Praise! Praise your child for their efforts in expressing their feelings with you.
I recently used the Feelings Thermometer with a group of youngsters participating in a support group for children with food allergies. They loved coloring their thermometer and were excited to share their feelings with the group. The thermometer was a fun, non-threatening tool to help the group safely discuss their worries.
Two photos are attached. Check in soon with our website, www.inspiredfamilies.com for free printables of The Feelings Thermometer.