Crying is when tears come out of our eyes. It happens when we feel different things like being sad, happy, or even when we laugh a lot! Crying is a way our body shows how we feel inside.
Sometimes, when we feel sad, our eyes make tears. This is called crying. It helps us let out our feelings. When we cry, it can make us feel a little better. It’s okay to cry when we feel sad or upset.
Crying can help us in many ways. It lets other people know that we need a hug or some comfort. When someone sees us crying, they might come and give us a big hug or talk to us to make us feel better.
Did you know we can also cry when we are really happy? Like when we get a surprise or when we laugh a lot! Our tears can show many different feelings, not just sadness.
Remember, it’s okay to cry. Everyone cries sometimes, even grown-ups! Crying is just one way to show how we feel. So, if you ever feel like crying, it’s perfectly fine. It helps us feel better and lets others know we might need some extra love and care.
Did you know that babies cry to tell us they need something? Like when they are hungry or need a diaper change. Crying is their way of talking to us!
Feelings Chart: Create a feelings chart with different faces showing emotions like happy, sad, surprised, and angry. Ask the children to match these faces with situations they might experience. For example, “How do you feel when you get a new toy?” or “How do you feel when you lose a game?” Encourage them to draw their own faces to show how they feel in different situations.
Tear Jar Activity: Provide each child with a small jar and some paper. Ask them to think of a time when they cried and felt better afterward. Have them draw or write about that experience on a piece of paper and put it in the jar. This activity helps them understand that crying can be a positive way to express emotions. They can decorate their jars and share their stories with the class if they feel comfortable.
Role-Playing Comfort: Pair the children and let them role-play comforting a friend who is crying. One child pretends to cry, and the other offers comfort, like giving a hug or saying kind words. Switch roles so each child experiences both comforting and being comforted. Discuss how it feels to help someone who is sad and how it feels to receive comfort.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“Have you ever felt like crying? I’m sure you have. You don’t have to feel embarrassed about it. Crying is just one way of showing our emotions. It’s important for others to know how you feel so that they can help you feel better.”
