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Thoughts vs. Feelings

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to help students understand the difference between thoughts and feelings.

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Thoughts vs. Feelings

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between thoughts and feelings.

What are Thoughts and Feelings?

An illustration of a human brain.

Our brains are always busy! They help us think and feel many different things. Thoughts are ideas or opinions that pop into our heads. Feelings are emotions we experience in our bodies, like happy, sad, or angry.

1.   are ideas or opinions that pop into our heads.

2.   are emotions we experience in our bodies.

3. When I am excited, that is a  .

4. Thinking about what to eat for dinner is a  .

1. Which of these is a feeling?

a

I need to do my homework.

b

I am hungry.

c

I am going to play outside.

d

I am feeling scared.

2. Which of these is a thought?

a

I am happy.

b

I think it will rain today.

c

I feel tired.

d

I am angry.

1. Thoughts are always true.

T

True

F

False

2. Feelings can change quickly.

T

True

F

False

1. Describe a time you had a strong feeling. What was the feeling, and what were you thinking at that moment?

2. Why is it important to know the difference between thoughts and feelings?

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