'Curious Questions': Supportive Questioning Children about BIG Feelings Poster (Resources for Grown-Ups)

The “Curious Questioning Poster – Resources for Grown-Ups” is a poster for supporting adults who are working with children and young people to help identify what a child is feeling and why.

This is particularly related to the negative emotions, such as worry, frustration and fear.

How could this resource be used?

To support emotional regulation.
To identify ideas for positive self-care practice.
To support emotional literacy and identify when our mental health may need further support.
To support a child 1:1.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1: H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.
KS1: H12. how to recognise and name different feelings.
KS2: H17. to recognise that feelings can change over time and range in intensity.
KS2: H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
KS2: H19. a varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings; about how to express feelings in different ways.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.