The fingers will be facing the outer edge of the paper/file folder, while the palms are toward the center. Color spinner-Trace two hands, with the two palm edges touching, on one piece of card stock paper or file folder.Write the children’s names under the color they pick. Talk about why they picked the color to represent their feeling. Ask children to pick which color represents how they are feeling. Make a chart with different colors across the top. For example, although some associate blue with being sad others find it very peaceful and happy. We are all different and may have a different feelings or moods with each color. Explain that sometimes feelings are described in colors. Extend the story by discussing different colors and their association with emotions.After reading the story, discuss the spectrum of colors in comparison to moods and feelings. Ask the children to share a time that they were in that mood. While reading the story, pause after each animal and discuss the animal’s color.Examples of activities that can be used while reading My Many Colored Days and throughout the day to promote social and emotional development:
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