Nature-Based Social Emotional Learning Activities

Tools for Big Feelings

Nature-Based Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids

Gold dove icon representing the emotion peace and joy, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

These SEL activities use biomimicry and sensory nature-play to help children regulate their nervous systems by following the wisdom of the wild.

The Field Guide to Feelings

Navigate Storms, Fog, and Sunshine with this Interactive Emotions Chart, designed to help bring more joy and peace to your home. Free Printable Version Included!

Gold bear icon representing the emotion anger, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

ANGRY

STRESSED

Gold hedgehog icon representing the emotion frustration, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

GRUMPY

Gold turtle icon representing the emotion fear, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

SCARED

Gold squirrel icon representing the emotion excitement, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

WILD

BORED

Gold otter icon representing the emotion silliness, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

SILLY

Gold frog icon representing the emotion sadness, part of the Little Golden Grove social-emotional learning chart

SAD

TIRED

Support Big Feelings at Home

with the Emotional Regulation Bundle

A bundle of nature-based social-emotional learning resources from Little Golden Grove, featuring the illustrated Emotions Forest Chart, a Quick Tools Guide for parents, and a nature scavenger hunt activity for kids

Keep this Emotions Chart and Quick Tools Guide on the fridge or wall so your child can notice and manage emotions as they happen.

The QR code takes you back to this interactive version for extra strategies, and the bonus nature scavenger hunt gives kids a playful way to get moving, reset, and find calm outdoors.

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