“However you feel, whatever you do —
You’re you, and that’s enough. We love you.”
Kids experience a world of feelings every single day — and sometimes, all at once.
This story-inspired blog post is based on a gentle visual: four characters in pajamas, under a starry tree, each feeling something different — joy, sadness, calm, and quiet.
Below is a short rhyming story to share with your child, plus tips on how to use it to talk about emotions at home or in the classroom.
A Short Bedtime Story: No Matter How You Feel…
“However you feel — come join us tonight.
We’ll walk through the stars ‘til the morning is bright.”
“In pajamas and dreams, we’re ready to start —
With all of our feelings tucked close to our heart.”
Happy
“When you feel happy, your smile shines through —
You bounce, you laugh, the world shines too!”
Sad
“When you feel sad, and your heart feels small —
It’s okay to cry. We all do, after all.”
Angry
“When you feel angry, like fire inside —
You can stomp, you can breathe, you don’t have to hide.”
Scared
“When shadows feel big and the night feels too wide —
You can hold a friend’s paw and stay by their side.”
Proud
“When you feel proud of something new —
Show us your smile — we’re proud of you too!”
Excited
“When you feel excited and can’t sit still –
Let’s spin and skip and giggle until…”
Why This Matters
Kids often feel before they speak. That’s why visuals and rhymes help them:
- Recognize emotions in themselves and others
- Understand that all feelings are normal
- Learn how to express what they’re going through
Try This With Your Child
- Read the rhyme out loud at bedtime or circle time
- Ask: “Which one are you today?”
- Draw together: “Can you draw your own feeling face?”
Repeat the closing line like a mantra: “However you feel, you are loved.”
