Activity 21

Variation 2

  1. Make a copy of the intensity cards for each person who will be playing.
  2. Cut out the situation, feeling, and intensity cards.
  3. Find a large space where you can move around and run.
  4. Tape feelings cards on a far wall, with a little space between each one.
  5. Players each hold their own intensity cards (1–10).
  6. Put all the situation cards in a basket.
  7. In turn, draw a situation card out of the basket, read it, decide which feeling you would have, then run as fast as you can to the feeling.
  8. Hold up the intensity card when you get there.
  9. Discuss with other players the feeling you chose and the intensity you felt.
  10. The game is over when all situations have been discussed.Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids