When I’m Feeling: Action Rhyme and Poem
Ms. Christina shares her original rhyme about different feelings kids experience every day. She and her special assistant demonstrate various healthy coping mechanisms people of any age can do all by themselves.
Rhyme Lyrics:
When I’m feeling happy,
Zappy, tappy, clappy,
I stretch my arms and I say, “Wow!”
I feel happy now.
…
When I’m feeling sad,
So very, very, bad.
I say, “Hey, it’s okay!
If I cry today.”
…
When I have a worry,
I feel it in my tummy.
I close my eyes
And visualize
My favorite place to be.
…
When I’m feeling angry,
Zangry, tangry, bangry.
I don’t hit, and I don’t shout,
Instead I breathe it out.
[Take a deep breath, blow it out slowly with open hands.]
Poem:
When you’re feeling
not quite you,
There are things
that you can do.
…
Draw a picture,
sing a song,
Put your favorite
music on.
…
Read a book,
get some rest.
Even just say,
“I feel stressed.”
…
Stretch your body,
Hug a pet,
There are even
More ways yet.
…
You can think of some, I bet!
Skills and benefits:
Vocabulary, phonological awareness, movement, mindfulness, emotional regulation, resilience, coping skills, healthy habits.
Origins:
Lyrics and tune by Ms. Christina.