My Feelings Today
My Feelings Today
A Calm Space for Noticing What’s Happening Inside
This tool offers children a simple way to check in with themselves, one feeling at a time. It gently supports emotional awareness by giving clear, accessible choices — especially when words feel hard to find or everything feels mixed together.
Each feeling is an invitation to pause, notice, and honour whatever is true in this moment.
Click the face that matches how you feel.
Calm
Ready
Unsure
Nervous
Upset
Tired
It’s okay if your feelings change.
It’s okay if you’re still figuring them out.
Here are some words that might match the feeling you chose.
It’s okay if your feelings change.
It’s okay if you’re still figuring them out.
FAQ: My Feelings Today
For grown‑ups: What do I do with the feelings my child has shared?
1. “What if my child chooses a feeling I didn’t expect?”
Children often express emotions differently than adults anticipate. Their choice isn’t a problem — it’s information. You don’t need to correct it. Simply noticing it with them is enough.
2. “Do I need to fix the feeling?”
No. The goal isn’t to remove the feeling but to understand it.
A calm, curious presence helps children feel safe and regulated.
3. “What should I say when they choose a feeling?”
You can gently reflect back what you see:
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“Thanks for showing me how you feel.”
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“I’m here with you.”
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“That makes sense.”
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“Would you like to tell me more, or just sit together for a moment?”
4. “What if they pick more than one word?”
That’s completely normal. Children often feel more than one thing at once.
Multiple selections can help them express complexity they can’t yet verbalise.
5. “What if they don’t want to talk about it?”
That’s okay. The tool works even if they don’t say anything.
Just acknowledging their choice helps them feel seen.
6. “What if the feeling changes quickly?”
Feelings shift — especially in children.
Changing their selection isn’t inconsistency; it’s emotional awareness.
7. “How can I support them after they’ve chosen a feeling?”
You can offer simple, grounding options:
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a drink of water
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a quiet moment
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a sensory break
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a cuddle or closeness (if they want it)
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a change of activity
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a chance to talk or draw
8. “Is this tool a diagnosis?”
No. It’s a gentle check‑in, not an assessment.
It helps children notice and communicate what’s happening inside.