Description

Ages: 12 and up

Grades: Teens and up

I Have Feelings, Too! Interactive Reading Book

Designed specifically for teens, adults, and seniors, “I Have Feelings, Too!” utilizes the power of visual strategies to bridge the gap between complex emotions and functional communication. This book provides a dignified, age-appropriate way for individuals to identify, label, and express their internal states.

How It Works

Using a “pull and place” Velcro system, students move original drawings to complete meaningful sentences. The book moves beyond basic “happy/sad” labels to explore 18 nuanced emotions, including:

• Nuanced Feelings: Disappointed, frustrated, guilty, impatient, lonely, and proud.

• Complex States: Calm, bored, confused, curious, and worried.

Interactive Sentence Building

The book features 20 dedicated pages where the user identifies the appropriate emotion based on a situational prompt. This helps the individual connect an internal feeling to an external “trigger” or cause:

• “I feel loved when I am with my friends and family.”

• “I feel disappointed when people say they will come and they don’t.”

• “I feel impatient when I have to wait for others.”

• “I feel anxious when I do not know what to expect.”

Therapeutic & Educational Benefits

Because the pieces are moveable and the format is highly visual, this resource is a versatile tool for:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Helping teens navigate complex social landscapes.

• Aphasia & TBI Recovery: Assisting adults in reclaiming the words for their emotions after a neurological event.

• Anxiety Management: Providing a concrete way to communicate “I am worried” or “I am frustrated” before a meltdown occurs.

• General Language Development: Practicing “When/Then” logic and cause-and-effect sentence structures.

Why This Book is Unique

Many “feelings” resources are designed for early childhood and can feel patronizing to older learners. “I Have Feelings, Too!” is specifically curated for Grades 7 through Adult, ensuring the illustrations and scenarios remain respectful and relevant to the user’s life stage.

Key Features

• Age-Appropriate Design: Content and visuals tailored for teens and up.

• 20 Situational Pages: Extensive practice with real-world emotional triggers.

• Tactile Feedback: Velcro-backed drawings facilitate “hands-on” learning and help maintain focus.

• Communication Support: Can be used to answer yes/no questions, follow directions, and initiate vital conversations about mental health.