Emotions & Feelings

Words to help you understand and talk about how children feel and express their emotions.

Useful phrases

I can see you are upset: eye kan see yoo ar up-SET; spanish: Veo que estás molesto/a; tagalog: Nakikita ko na ikaw ay nababagabag; hindi: मैं देख सकता/सकती हूँ कि आप परेशान हैं; arabic: أرى أنك منزعج; french: Je vois que tu es contrarié(e); I can see you are upset — let's talk about it.
It's okay to feel sad: its oh-KAY too feel sad; spanish: Está bien sentirse triste; tagalog: Okay lang na malungkot; hindi: दुखी महसूस करना ठीक है; arabic: لا بأس أن تشعر بالحزن; french: C'est normal de se sentir triste; It's okay to feel sad — everyone feels sad sometimes.
You did a great job!: yoo did a grayt job; spanish: ¡Lo hiciste muy bien!; tagalog: Magaling na ginawa mo!; hindi: आपने बहुत अच्छा किया!; arabic: أنت قمت بعمل رائع!; french: Tu as fait un excellent travail!; You did a great job on that puzzle — you worked so hard!
I am proud of you: eye am prowdof yoo; spanish: Estoy orgulloso/a de ti; tagalog: Ipinagmamalaki kita; hindi: मुझे आप पर गर्व है; arabic: أنا فخور/ة بك; french: Je suis fier/fière de toi; I am proud of you for trying something new today.
Take a deep breath: tayk a deep breth; spanish: Respira profundo; tagalog: Huminga nang malalim; hindi: गहरी सांस लो; arabic: خذ نفساً عميقاً; french: Prends une grande inspiration; Take a deep breath — that will help you feel calmer.
Would you like a cuddle?: wood yoo like uh KUD-ul; spanish: ¿Quieres un abrazo?; tagalog: Gusto mo ba ng yakap?; hindi: क्या तुम एक झप्पी चाहोगे/चाहोगी?; arabic: هل تريد عناقًا؟; french: Tu veux un câlin ?; You look sad. Would you like a cuddle?
Tell me what is making you upset?: tel mee wut iz MAY-king yoo up-SET; spanish: Dime qué te está haciendo sentir mal.; tagalog: Sabihin mo sa akin kung ano ang nagpapasama ng loob mo.; hindi: मुझे बताओ कि तुम किस बात से परेशान हो।; arabic: أخبرني ما الذي يزعجك.; french: Dis-moi ce qui te contrarie.; I'm listening. Tell me what is making you upset?