During term 2 our Year 1 classes have been learning about Kimochis (Japanese for Feelings). Over the term we met 5 different Kimochis characters who helped us learn about our emotions and how to be good friends.

• Cloud has feelings that change like the weather. We call this being moody and we can go from happy to sad or mad quickly! It’s OK to have these BIG feelings and we need to focus on how we behave through them. Cloud’s key message was: It’s OK to be MAD but it’s not OK to be MEAN! 
• Bug has a soft voice and finds it hard to ask for help or seek out friends to play with. Bug needs to put a brave feeling in front of shy so that a left out feeling doesn’t come his way. Bug’s key message was: Put your BRAVE in front!  
• Huggtopus (nickname is Huggs) is full of energy and loves people! Huggs can be so affectionate that people find it a little bit over the top and uncomfortable. Huggs’ key message was: For SILLY to be fun, it must be fun for everyone!  
• Lovie Dove (Lovie is her nickname) is the most caring of all the Kimochis characters. This kindness and care can turn into worry as she overthinks situations and is concerned for her friends. She has a baby (Turtle Dove) under her wing that she provides a safe home for and is available in times of trouble and big feelings! She is a wise character and helps others with her wisdom! 
• Lovey’s key message today was: Who can you PUT UNDER YOUR WING and WHOSE WING ARE YOU UNDER?
• Cat is a strong leader and has lots of really great ideas! Cat can be really bossy with these ideas and needs to be reminded to choose helpful words! When we make a mistake it’s OK to ask to redo; to try again. Cat teaches us how to say sorry and repair relationships.  Cat’s key message was: Redo hurtful moments and choose helpful words

Each week there was a craft and the students were able to make their own Kimochis characters Check out their creations! 

Jenni Forder

Pastoral Care Worker