Emotional Intelligence: Weathering Emotions in Every Season (Lower Elementary) Resource Pack

Future Ready Education Pack: Emotional Intelligence (Lower Elementary School)

Downloadable & Printable Resource Pack for Teachers, Homeschools, and Parents

Help your young learners (ages 5–8) build one of the most essential skills for lifelong success—emotional intelligence. This engaging, ready-to-use resource pack helps children recognize their feelings, understand others’ emotions, and develop empathy and kindness through fun, age-appropriate lessons.

Filled with 20+ creative activities, stories, and reflection tools, the Emotional Intelligence Pack – Lower Elementary Edition helps students:

• Identify and name different feelings

• Understand how emotions affect behavior and choices

• Practice calming strategies for big feelings

• Show empathy and kindness toward others

• Build friendships and positive communication skills

What’s Inside

5 Complete Lessons
Each lesson includes four engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that build emotional awareness and self-regulation step by step:

1. Understanding Feelings – Learn to recognize, name, and describe emotions using facial expressions, body language, and words.
2. Managing My Feelings – Practice calming techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, and positive self-talk.
3. Understanding Others’ Feelings – Build empathy through stories, discussions, and perspective-taking activities.
4. Building Friendships – Strengthen communication, sharing, and cooperation skills through games and role play.
5. Reflection: My Emotional Growth – Reflect on emotional learning and set simple personal goals for continued growth.

Additional resources include:

• Pre- & Post-Assessments – Measure progress in identifying and managing emotions.

• Teacher/Parent Guides – Easy-to-follow lesson plans and discussion prompts.

• Interactive Activities – Story-based learning, drawing prompts, role plays, and family discussion cards.

• Student-Friendly Design – Bright visuals, simple language, and relatable examples to keep young learners engaged.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this pack, students will:

• Recognize and label emotions in themselves and others

• Use calming tools to manage strong feelings

• Practice kindness, sharing, and empathy in daily interactions

• Communicate emotions clearly and respectfully

• Build confidence and emotional awareness through reflection

Why Choose This Pack?

Flexible – Ideal for classrooms, counseling groups, homeschooling, or at-home learning.
20+ Activities – Fun and hands-on, designed to keep young learners engaged.
Print & Go – Easy to implement with minimal prep time.
Future Ready – Builds a foundation of emotional skills essential for school and life success.
SEL-Aligned – Supports core social-emotional learning competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.