Stephanie Finne - I Feel Loved

TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS

Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children manage emotions, create
and achieve goals, maintain relationships, learn how to feel empathy, and
make good decisions. The SEL approach will help children establish positive
habits in communication, cooperation, and decision-making. By incorporating
SEL in early reading, children will be better equipped to build confidence
and foster positive peer networks.

BEFORE READING

Talk to the reader about love. Explain that love is a feeling of affection
and respect.

Discuss: How does love feel to you? What actions and words make
you feel loved? How do you show love to others?

AFTER READING

Talk to the reader about self-esteem and empathy. Explain that these
help increase self-love.

Discuss: How can you increase your love for yourself? What are some
things you can do to spread empathy?

SEL GOAL

Some students may struggle with relationship skills. They may need to be
encouraged to think of how others think and feel. Help them identify what
makes them feel loved. Then help them think about how others may want
to be shown love.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER

FEELING LOVE

Have you felt love? Maybe you
feel this when your pet wants
to snuggle. Love makes us feel
warm and happy. It can make
us feel safe and protected.
It can also make us feel
proud and .
These are all positive
feelings and !

Love is having a strong for
someone or something. It can be based
on trust, respect, kindness, or similar
interests. You can love many things.
And love can come from many people.

Love can be said with words.
We tell those we love and trust,
I love you! It can also be shown
with actions. Craig shows his dad
love with a hug.

LEVELS OF CLOSENESS

We feel closer to some people
because we know they are safe
and love us back. These people
are OK to give hugs to. Other
ways to show love and respect
include high fives or handshakes.

Some people show love by
doing nice things for others.
O ther people feel love when
they spend together.
What makes you feel loved?

CHAPTER

LOVE YOURSELF

It feels good when someone loves you.
It is also important to love yourself.
Loving yourself gives you confidence
to trust in yourself and try
new things. It also helps
you show love to others.

There are many ways to find love for
yourself. Make a list of your strengths
and positive . Include things like
being kind, being honest, and showing
respect. Acknowledging these strengths
and traits will help you build confidence
and .

Respecting your body is part
of self-love. Treat it well. How?
Eat healthy foods. Drink water.
Get plenty of sleep and exercise,
too. When you treat your body
well, you show it love and respect.

Love yourself by working hard.
What does this mean? Push yourself
to reach your . Believe in yourself.
happen. Tell yourself you
can do it! This will help you build
confidence. When you feel
confident, you feel proud
of yourself. This helps you
love yourself!

TALK NICELY TO YOURSELF

It can be easy to feel bad
about yourself. When that
happens, talk to yourself like
you talk to friends when
they feel bad. Use positive
. Say to yourself, I am cared
for, I believe in myself, and I am special!

CHAPTER

SPREADING LOVE

You can help others feel love!
How? Show respect and kindness.
Include others, and take turns.
Share something you have with
someone else.

Let others know their strengths. Tell your
friends and family members when they do
a good job. Apologize when you havent
shown love. Learn how to forgive others.

Another way to spread love to
yourself and others is to practice
. Stop and think about
what you are thankful for. You may
be grateful for warm pajamas
or a sunny day.

You can also show gratitude to
others. Say thank you. Tell your
parents you what
they do for you.

RESPECT OTHERS

Love can look different to different
people. For example, you may like
hugs, but your friend doesnt. Show
love by respecting others wishes.

Show love by helping others.
You can help in class by picking
up. Sheila helps her
by bringing food to the food shelf.