Thoughts vs. Feelings
A worksheet for 5th graders to differentiate between thoughts and feelings and understand their impact.
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Thoughts vs. Feelings
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the worksheet. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between thoughts and feelings.
What are Thoughts?
Thoughts are ideas, opinions, or beliefs that we have in our minds. They are things we say to ourselves, often without realizing it. Thoughts can be facts, judgments, or interpretations of situations.
1. Thoughts are or beliefs that we have in our minds.
2. Thoughts can be facts, judgments, or of situations.
What are Feelings?
Feelings (or emotions) are physical sensations or reactions to what we are experiencing. They are often triggered by our thoughts and can be described with words like happy, sad, angry, or scared.
1. Which of the following best describes a feeling?
An idea about something
A physical sensation or reaction
A belief about the world
An interpretation of a situation
1. Feelings are always logical and based on facts.
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False
Match each word on the left with its definition on the right.
1. Thought
a. A physical sensation or reaction
2. Feeling
b. An idea or belief in your mind
1. Describe a situation where your thought might lead to a feeling. Give an example.
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