“The chicks have feelings.” – Ty

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The chicks have been teaching us how to identify emotions based on visual clues.  Over time, the children became better at reading if the chicks were happy, sad, angry etc. by watching their bodies.  The children could tell when the chicks felt comfortable (bodies were relaxed) or upset (peeped loudly and stiffened their bodies).  The children were also able to balance their desire to watch the chicks explore the carpet with noticing when the chicks were tired and needed a rest in their brooder.

Being able to feel or understand what another person is feeling helps students to better manage their own feelings and solve problem with others.