Our LEGO Emotions Toolkit is provides a variety of activities that promote emotional literacy and self-regulation. The toolkit includes a weekly emotion diary, LEGO flashcards, LEGO Zones of Regulation exercises, a "How Do You Feel Today" check-in print, and a "Draw the Emotion" activity, along with other engaging tasks. Each activity is designed to help children recognise and communicate their emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

Activities include:

Weekly Emotion Diary - The weekly emotion diary encourages children to reflect on their feelings each day. By recording their emotions over a week, children can identify patterns and triggers in their emotional responses. This exercise promotes self-awareness and helps children develop a habit of monitoring their emotional well-being.

LEGO Emotion Flashcards - Our LEGO emotion flashcards feature various emotional expressions that children can use to identify and discuss their feelings. These visual aids are excellent for helping children recognise and name their emotions, which is a crucial step in emotional literacy. The flashcards can be used in games, discussions, or as part of a daily check-in routine.

LEGO Zones of Regulation - These exercises are designed to help children understand the Zones of Regulation—different states of alertness and emotions—and how to manage them. By associating emotions with specific zones, children can learn to recognise their emotional states and apply appropriate strategies to regulate them. The exercises include practical tips and activities to move between zones effectively.

LEGO Check In - The "How Do You Feel Today" check-in is a daily activity that encourages children to reflect on their current emotional state. Using a LEGO-themed chart, children can select a LEGO head that represents their mood and discuss it with a teacher, caregiver, or therapist. This regular check-in helps children practice emotional expression and builds open communication about their feelings.

Draw the Emotion - The "Draw the Emotion" activity includes 12 different emotions and blank LEGO heads for children to draw their own expressions. This creative exercise allows children to explore and express their feelings visually, which can be particularly helpful for those who find it challenging to articulate their emotions verbally. Drawing emotions can also enhance emotional recognition and understanding.

Benefits

• Promotes Emotional Literacy: Helps children recognise, name, and understand their emotions.
• Enhances Self-Regulation: Teaches children strategies to manage their emotional states effectively.
• Encourages Self-Expression: Provides various tools for children to express their feelings creatively.
• Facilitates Open Communication: Supports regular discussions about emotions between children and adults.
• Builds Emotional Awareness: Helps children identify patterns and triggers in their emotional responses.

How to Use

• In Classrooms: Integrate the toolkit into daily routines, emotional check-ins, or as part of social-emotional learning curriculum.
• In Therapy Sessions: Use the activities to support emotional exploration and regulation strategies.
• At Home: Parents can use the toolkit to engage children in discussions about their feelings and teach emotional management skills.

About LEGO Therapy

Our LEGO Emotions Toolkit can form part of your LEGO Therapy strategy. LEGO Therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses LEGO building activities to enhance social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation skills in children. Developed by Dr. Daniel LeGoff, a clinical neuropsychologist, LEGO Therapy leverages the engaging nature of LEGO play to create a motivating environment for children to learn and practice important social skills.

Our LEGO Emotions Toolkit is an engaging and versatile resource designed to support emotional learning and regulation in children. With activities like the weekly emotion diary, LEGO head flashcards, zones of regulation exercises, daily check-ins, and creative drawing tasks, this toolkit offers comprehensive support for developing emotional literacy and coping skills. Download your LEGO Emotions Toolkit today and help children build a solid foundation for emotional well-being.