How to Teach Big Feelings: Expert Tips from Jo Jackson | Emotional Literacy for Kids

Описание: Helping children understand their emotions is one of the most important skills they’ll ever learn — and The Book of Big Feelings makes it easy, playful, and accessible.

In this video, Jo Jackson (Head of Education at Mrs Wordsmith) explains how the book builds emotional literacy by giving kids the words, visuals, and strategies they need to recognise, label, and talk about their feelings with confidence.

What The Book of Big Feelings Helps Kids Do
🧠 Name 100+ emotions and sensations
💬 Build the language needed to express how they feel
🧩 Understand what emotions look like and feel like
👫 Reduce frustration and improve communication
✨ Strengthen wellbeing and self-regulation
🎨 Learn through humour, characters, and playful illustrations

Perfect for teachers, parents, SEND support, and anyone looking to help children navigate the ups and downs of growing up.

About The Book of Big Feelings
Created with experts in child psychology and emotional development, this book uses engaging illustrations, relatable scenarios, and clear explanations to make complex emotions easy for kids to grasp.

Explore the book here 👉 https://ow.ly/ZTiK50XzZg9

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