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Big Feelings and Small Feelings: Understanding Our Emotions Inside and Out
Paperback
Series: Big Feelings and Small Feelings; Understanding Our Emotions Inside and Out, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 22 2026
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.17 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
By Ronnette Curls
Help Children Understand Their Emotions-And Take Control of Their Choices
Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children-but with the right tools, they can learn to understand, express, and manage their feelings with confidence.
Big Feelings, Small Feelings is a powerful, engaging Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) book designed to help children recognize the difference between BIG and SMALL emotions and respond in safe, positive ways.
WHAT CHILDREN WILL LEARN
How to identify their feelings
The difference between BIG and SMALL emotions
How their body reacts to feelings
Simple strategies to calm down
How to use words instead of actions
WHY THIS BOOK MATTERS
When children don't understand their emotions, they may:
Act out
Shut down
Struggle to communicate
This book helps children move from frustration to understanding-giving them the tools they need to express themselves clearly and confidently.
PERFECT FOR:
Classrooms (SEL & behavior support)
Parents and caregivers
Counselors and intervention groups
Homeschool learning
FEATURES INSIDE
Kid-friendly explanations of emotions
Real-life scenarios children can relate to
Interactive activities and reflection pages
Calm-down strategies that actually work
Visual tools like feelings scales and matching activities
CLASSROOM IMPACT
Using this book helps create:
More focused and calm classrooms
Fewer behavioral disruptions
Stronger communication skills
Improved emotional confidence
A TOOL FOR LIFE
This isn't just a book-it's a foundation for emotional growth.
Children will learn not only what they feel...
but why they feel it-and what to do next.
FINAL MESSAGE
When children understand their feelings,
they gain the power to control their choices.
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