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

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

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

Help your upper elementary students (ages 8–11) strengthen one of the most important skills for lifelong success—emotional intelligence. This ready-to-use resource pack helps students understand their feelings, build empathy, and develop strong relationship skills through fun, engaging lessons designed just for their age group.

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

• Identify and express emotions in healthy ways

• Understand how emotions affect thoughts, words, and actions

• Recognize others’ feelings and respond with empathy

• Build positive relationships and solve conflicts respectfully

• Reflect on emotional growth and celebrate progress

What’s Inside

5 Complete Lessons
Each lesson includes four interactive activities that build emotional awareness and self-management skills step by step:

1. Understanding My Feelings – Learn to recognize, name, and describe a wide range of emotions.
2. Managing My Feelings – Explore strategies for calming down, making good choices, and staying positive.
3. Understanding Others’ Feelings – Practice empathy and kindness by seeing situations from others’ perspectives.
4. Building Positive Relationships – Strengthen communication, cooperation, and friendship skills.
5. Reflection: Growing My Emotional Intelligence – Encourage reflection and goal-setting to support emotional growth.

Additional resources include:

• Pre- & Post-Assessments – Track emotional growth and self-awareness.

• Teacher/Parent Guides – Simple, step-by-step instructions for implementing each lesson.

• Interactive Activities – Games, role plays, creative writing prompts, and family discussion cards.

• Student-Friendly Design – Bright visuals, age-appropriate language, and real-life examples to keep learners engaged.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this pack, students will:

• Recognize and label emotions in themselves and others

• Use simple tools and strategies to manage strong feelings

• Show empathy and kindness in daily interactions

• Communicate feelings respectfully and solve problems peacefully

• Reflect on emotional growth and set positive goals for the future

Why Choose This Pack?

Flexible – Perfect for classrooms, small groups, homeschools, or at-home learning.
20+ Activities – Keeps students engaged through creative, meaningful lessons.
Print & Go – Minimal prep required. Download once, print as needed.
Future Ready – Builds the emotional foundation for confidence, resilience, and empathy.
SEL-Aligned – Supports social-emotional learning competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.