Real-world STEAM Connection and Problem definition

Children often encounter emotions they struggle to name or understand. In daily life—whether at school, at home, or during play—they might feel sad, angry, or joyful without knowing how to express it. This activity links these emotional experiences to tangible, familiar elements in nature, encouraging children to externalize inner feelings through observation and metaphor. By identifying emotions in the environment, they practice emotional literacy while sharpening their scientific observation skills. The problem at the heart of this activity is: “How can I recognize and express my feelings using the world around me?” This encourages students to explore personal and shared emotions in connection with the natural world they live in every day.