Author: Mradula Singh
Founder NexSchools.com
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Emotional well-being is a cornerstone of effective learning. When students feel understood and supported, they are more likely to engage, participate, and excel in their studies.
Boosting Classroom Emotional Wellbeing With Emoji Mood Trackers is a powerful way to  foster empathy, enhance communication, and support students' emotional health throughout the school day designed by Mradula Singh, Founder, NexSchools.

Emoji Mood and Feeling Tracker 

In the bustling world of education, understanding students' emotions is often the key to unlocking their full potential. Imagine a classroom where teachers can effortlessly gauge the emotional well-being of their students, fostering empathy and enhancing learning outcomes.

Welcome to the world of the Emoji Mood Tracker – a simple yet powerful tool that can transform how educators connect with their students, from primary to secondary school.

The Emoji Mood Tracker provides an innovative way for teachers to tap into their students' emotional states, fostering a nurturing and empathetic classroom environment.

Activity #1 Create an Emoji Wall

The Emoji Mood Tracker is an interactive activity designed to help students express their feelings using emojis.

Objective:

To help students express their emotions through personalized emojis and use them to track their feelings in a fun and engaging way.

Materials Needed:

• Paper and drawing supplies (markers, crayons, colored pencils)
• Graph paper or a simple tracking sheet

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Introduction to Emojis and Emotions:

• Start with a quick discussion about different emotions. Ask students to shout out emotions they know (e.g., happy, sad, angry, excited).
• Explain that emojis are fun pictures we use to show how we feel.

2. Creating Emojis:

• Give each student a sheet of paper divided into seven sections.
• Ask students to think of seven different emotions and draw an emoji for each one. Encourage them to make their emojis unique and fun!

3. Sharing and Displaying Emojis:

• Once the emojis are drawn, have a mini-show-and-tell where each student shares their emojis with the class.
• Optionally, display the emojis around the classroom to create an ‘Emoji Wall’.

Activity #2 Emoji Daily Feeling Tracking System for Students’ 

This is a simple activity which can teel you al lot about your students. Knowing students’ feelings can

• Hand out a simple tracking sheet with three columns: Time of Day (e.g., Morning, Noon, Afternoon), Emoji, and Why.
• Explain that they will choose an emoji that shows how they feel at three times during the day and write a word or two about why they feel that way.

5. Daily Tracking:

• Each day, have students draw the emoji that matches how they feel in the morning, at noon, and in the afternoon.
• Encourage them to write a short reason next to each emoji (e.g., "Happy - played with friends," "Tired - long math class").

Example Tracking Sheet:

Tips for Success:

• Keep the activity light-hearted and stress-free.
• Encourage creativity and uniqueness in emoji designs.
• Celebrate and share students' progress and reflections.

This simplified version of the activity makes it easy and fun for students to express their emotions and track their feelings throughout the day using their own personalized emojis.

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