Pop-Up Emotions – SEL Masking & Emotional Awareness Activity (Printable PDF)
Explore the difference between inside emotions and outside expressions with Pop-Up Emotions, a creative Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activity designed to help kids recognize and validate their emotions—especially when masking. This interactive art project encourages emotional awareness, self-regulation, and a deeper understanding of how we present feelings to the world.
Through guided folding, drawing, and reflection, participants will:
🎭 Understand the concept of masking and how it affects emotional energy
🎨 Create a “pop-up” character that changes when opened, representing inner vs. outer emotions
🌬️ Use their pop-up character as a breathing buddy to practice self-regulation
🖌️ Engage bilateral stimulation and creativity to support emotional processing
💡 Build awareness of how to support themselves when masking becomes exhausting
Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, homeschool settings, and families looking to encourage emotional intelligence in a hands-on, engaging way.
🖨️ Instant Digital Download – Print and use as often as needed!
✏️ No prep required – Just grab some coloring materials and start creating!
Great for educators, counselors, parents, and anyone supporting kids in understanding their emotions in a playful, meaningful way. 💙
Explore the difference between inside emotions and outside expressions with Pop-Up Emotions, a creative Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activity designed to help kids recognize and validate their emotions—especially when masking. This interactive art project encourages emotional awareness, self-regulation, and a deeper understanding of how we present feelings to the world.
Through guided folding, drawing, and reflection, participants will:
🎭 Understand the concept of masking and how it affects emotional energy
🎨 Create a “pop-up” character that changes when opened, representing inner vs. outer emotions
🌬️ Use their pop-up character as a breathing buddy to practice self-regulation
🖌️ Engage bilateral stimulation and creativity to support emotional processing
💡 Build awareness of how to support themselves when masking becomes exhausting
Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, homeschool settings, and families looking to encourage emotional intelligence in a hands-on, engaging way.
🖨️ Instant Digital Download – Print and use as often as needed!
✏️ No prep required – Just grab some coloring materials and start creating!
Great for educators, counselors, parents, and anyone supporting kids in understanding their emotions in a playful, meaningful way. 💙
Explore the difference between inside emotions and outside expressions with Pop-Up Emotions, a creative Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activity designed to help kids recognize and validate their emotions—especially when masking. This interactive art project encourages emotional awareness, self-regulation, and a deeper understanding of how we present feelings to the world.
Through guided folding, drawing, and reflection, participants will:
🎭 Understand the concept of masking and how it affects emotional energy
🎨 Create a “pop-up” character that changes when opened, representing inner vs. outer emotions
🌬️ Use their pop-up character as a breathing buddy to practice self-regulation
🖌️ Engage bilateral stimulation and creativity to support emotional processing
💡 Build awareness of how to support themselves when masking becomes exhausting
Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, homeschool settings, and families looking to encourage emotional intelligence in a hands-on, engaging way.
🖨️ Instant Digital Download – Print and use as often as needed!
✏️ No prep required – Just grab some coloring materials and start creating!
Great for educators, counselors, parents, and anyone supporting kids in understanding their emotions in a playful, meaningful way. 💙