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**My First Day Feelings – Printable Emotional Growth Worksheet for Kids Ages 5–10**
Help children prepare for the first day of school with a gentle, engaging worksheet designed to support emotional awareness, self-expression, and calm conversation.
**My First Day Feelings** gives children a simple way to recognize common back-to-school emotions, think about what they may be excited or worried about, and express how they feel through writing and drawing.
Perfect for children who are starting school, returning after a break, changing classrooms, or feeling a little unsure about a new school year.
### What’s Included
This printable worksheet includes:
* **Feelings recognition activity** featuring Excited, Happy, Worried, Shy, and Sad
* **First-day reflection prompts** to help children talk about what they are looking forward to and what may be worrying them
* **Emotion check-in** where children can circle how they feel about starting school
* **Drawing activity** where children can picture themselves on their first day
* Gentle, reassuring language that reminds children that **all feelings are okay**
### Great For
* Back-to-school preparation
* First day of kindergarten or elementary school
* Parents and caregivers
* Teachers and classroom morning work
* School counselors
* Social-emotional learning activities
* Individual or small-group counseling
* Calm conversations about school anxiety
* Transition activities
### Designed for Ages 5–10
The worksheet uses colorful, child-friendly illustrations, simple language, and plenty of space for children to write, circle, and draw.
It can be completed independently by older children or used together with an adult to begin a supportive conversation.
### Why You’ll Love It
This activity helps children:
* Recognize and name different emotions
* Understand that mixed feelings about school are normal
* Express worries in a manageable way
* Identify things they are excited about
* Build emotional vocabulary
* Feel more prepared for the first day
* Begin conversations with a trusted adult
The overall approach is gentle and non-judgmental—children are not expected to feel completely confident or happy before school. Instead, they are encouraged to notice their feelings and take **one small step at a time**.
### Digital Download
This is a **digital printable product**. No physical item will be shipped.
Simply download, print, and use at home, in the classroom, or in a counseling setting.
**Please note:** Colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor and printer settings.
**For personal, classroom, or professional use by the original purchaser. Please do not resell, redistribute, or share the digital files.**
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