Christmas can set emotions and anxiety on high for many kids. So they might need a lot of support regulating their bodies and managing sensory overload.
But you can use this printable to check in with how they're feeling throughout the holidays. They simply have to draw how they feel and then you can use that to start talking about their emotions.
Or you can just use this free printable reindeer emotion drawing prompt as a way to learn about different emotions. Simply practice naming and drawing a variety of emotions. Talk about the things they draw (upside down mouth, raised eyebrows, etc.).
You could even draw an emotion and then practice making that emotion in the mirror. That way your child can see how the emotion looks not only on the reindeer's face, but on their own as well.
Regardless of how you use it, I hope you enjoy this free drawing prompt.
About this Reindeer Themed Emotion Drawing Prompt
This activity is all about letting kids express themselves and how they are feeling by drawing their emotions.
All they need to do is add some expressive eyes and some kind of mouth to the reindeer's blank face. They can use the provided examples to draw from if they'd like or they can draw their own from scratch.
Encourage your child to explain what they're drawing and what they're feeling. Or better yet, make a comment about what you notice in their drawings. Something like, "I noticed that you drew a big smile." can go a long way to opening up the discussion here. So can a comment such as, "I wonder why this monster looks sad."
I highly recommend laminating this printable first and using dry erase markers to draw on it. Here's the laminator I use and love.
If you don't have a laminator, then you can also just use clear sheet protectors, which you can usually find at the dollar store. Just slip the printable inside and voila!
Download the Free Emotion Drawing Printable
Want More Ideas for Teaching Emotions Using Reindeer Emojis? Try this Printable Pack!
This printable emotion drawing prompt is a free sample from the Reindeer Themed Emotions Pack. If you love this activity and this theme, then grab a copy of the full emotions pack below.
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