Let's learn about feelings!

Feelings are the colors that paint our lives, helping us navigate through the ups and downs of daily experiences. From the warmth of happiness to the chill of fear, understanding and expressing emotions is key to building strong relationships and feeling confident in ourselves.

Learning the vocabulary of feelings empowers children to talk about what’s happening inside them and to understand the emotions of others, making communication richer and more meaningful.

Let’s jump into the vocabulary of feelings and learn how to describe them!

Feelings vocabulary list in English

Feelings are complex, but learning to identify and name them can be very empowering for children. The following feelings-related words are part of the Studycat Learn English app for kids, designed to make learning about emotions both engaging and insightful.

Here’s a list of common feelings along with a brief description of each:

happy

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
“She felt happy when she saw her friend at the park.”

sad

Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
“He was sad after losing his favorite toy.”

bored

Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity.
“She got bored during the long drive.”

excited

Feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.
“They were excited about going to the amusement park.”

angry

Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
“He became angry when he couldn’t find his shoes.”

scared

Feeling frightened; afraid.
“She was scared to check under the bed at night.”

Positive feelings vocabulary in English

Positive feelings are emotions that make us feel good and uplift our spirits. These feelings are often associated with happiness, contentment, and enthusiasm.

happy
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
“She felt happy when she saw her friend at the park.”

excited
Feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.
“They were excited about going to the amusement park.”

proud
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements.
“He felt proud when he received his award.”

grateful
Feeling or showing an appreciation for something received.
“She was grateful for the help her friend gave her.”

loved
Feeling affectionate and cared for.
“He felt loved when his family surprised him with a party.”

joyful
Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.
“The children were joyful during the holiday celebrations.”

content
A state of peaceful happiness.
“She was content to sit by the fire and read her book.”

hopeful
Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
“He was hopeful that the weather would be nice for the picnic.”

relaxed
Free from tension and anxiety.
“She felt relaxed after the yoga session.”

amused
Finding something funny or entertaining.
“He was amused by the funny clown at the circus.”

Learning to recognize and express these feelings helps children manage their emotions and communicate more effectively.

How to learn and remember feelings

Understanding emotions isn’t just academic; it’s a key part of emotional development. Here are some engaging ways to help children learn and remember different feelings:

• feelings chart: use a feelings chart with faces depicting different emotions. Discuss what might make someone feel each way.
• role-playing games: act out various scenarios that might elicit different feelings. This helps children understand the context for certain emotions.
• storytime emotions: read stories and discuss the characters’ feelings, asking children to identify and explain them.
• drawing feelings: have children draw faces showing different emotions and talk about times they have felt those emotions.
• music and emotions: play songs that convey different moods and discuss how music can make us feel different emotions.

As we conclude our exploration of feelings, remember that each emotion is a natural part of human experience. With Studycat’s interactive methods, learning about feelings becomes an important step towards emotional literacy.

Until our next emotional adventure, keep expressing and exploring the wide range of feelings in your colorful emotional world!