The Feelings Song

This video introduces children to the concept of emotions and how to understand and manage them. Through a catchy song, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing and naming feelings, and giving them space to be processed.

Emotions make us human, but they can be confusing and really hard to understand. When it's tough to face them, you might want to erase them. Just take your feelings in your hands and stuff them down, down in your tummy. Doesn't matter if you're feeling mad or crummy. Dig a hole and bury them to the... Excuse me! Hi. Maybe we could explore some other ways of working with our emotions. Like what? Hopscotch! Your feelings are important, no matter your size. Like a message or alert to clarify. You may want to push them down or react right away. Instead, take a moment and say: "This feeling is a message from my brain. I'll give it time, I'll give it a name. It has a place, I'll give it space. All my feelings are okay." I feel angry, bitter, hurt, frustrated, disappointed, agitated, grumpy, angry, irritated, defensive, disgusted, humiliated. I feel happy, cheerful, excited, playful. I feel energetic, confident, and proud. I feel scared, worried, I feel anxious. I feel upset, teeming, shy, or nervous. I feel sheepish, I feel embarrassed. I feel concerned, terrified, I feel jealous. "This feeling is a message from my brain. I'll give it time, I'll give it a name. It has a place, I'll give it space. All my feelings are okay." I feel sad, melancholy, confused. I feel lonely, regretful, blue, heartbroken, hopeless, misunderstood, disappointed, overwhelmed. I feel love, compassion, nurtured, safe. I feel peaceful.