Play Therapy Emotion Thermometer Worksheet PDF - - Free Printable

The image you've uploaded is an Emotion Thermometer Worksheet used in play therapy, designed to help children identify and express their emotions. This worksheet is not a problem to solve mathematically or logically but rather a therapeutic tool for emotional assessment.

Purpose of the Worksheet:

This worksheet helps children:
- Express how they feel about specific events.
- Understand and label their emotions on a scale from 0 (most happy) to 10 (most unhappy).
- Develop emotional awareness and communication skills.

---

How to Use the Worksheet:

#### Step-by-step Instructions:
1. Therapist’s Role:
- The therapist (or adult guiding the child) will ask the child to think about recent events or experiences.
- They should discuss how each event made them feel.

2. Emotion Scale:
- The thermometer visually represents emotion levels:
- Bottom (0): Smiley face = most happy.
- Top (10): Frowning face = most unhappy.
- Each number from 0 to 10 corresponds to a level of emotional intensity.

3. Client Activity:
- For each event discussed, the child writes down:
- What happened.
- How they felt about it.
- A number from 0 to 10 that matches their emotional state.

4. Example Entry:
- Event: "I didn’t get to play with my friends at recess."
- Feeling: "Sad and lonely."
- Emotion Level: 7 (written in the row labeled “7”).

5. Discussion:
- After filling out the worksheet, the therapist discusses patterns, triggers, and coping strategies.

---

Why It Works:

- Visual Aid: The thermometer makes abstract emotions tangible and easier for children to grasp.
- Nonverbal Expression: Children who struggle to articulate feelings can point to numbers or draw faces.
- Progress Tracking: Over time, therapists can compare worksheets to monitor emotional changes.

---

Example of Completed Entries:

| Number | Event / Feeling |
|--------|------------------|
| 10 | My dog died. I feel very sad. |
| 8 | I got scolded by my teacher. |
| 6 | I didn’t win the game. |
| 4 | I had a bad dream last night. |
| 2 | I got a new toy! |
| 0 | I played with my best friend. |

---

Summary:

This worksheet is not a puzzle to solve, but a therapeutic exercise meant to be filled out collaboratively between a child and a therapist. Its goal is to support emotional development through self-reflection and expression.

If you’re using this worksheet, your task would be:
✔ Ask the child about their experiences.
✔ Guide them to rate their feelings on the scale.
✔ Record their responses in the table.
✔ Discuss and reflect together.

Let me know if you'd like a printable version, a completed example, or guidance on how to use it in a session!