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Feelings Factory: Making Sense of Big Emotions
Feelings Factory is a fun, interactive workshop designed to help boys aged 7-11 understand and manage big emotions through drama, movement and creative activities.
They will take part in engaging games, expressive performance, and collaborative activities that build confidence, emotional awareness, and communication skills. The workshop also includes opportunities for the boys to take part in short filmed creative pieces, helping to share positive messages about wellbeing with other young people.
Delivered by Actively SeeK.I.N.G. in partnership with The Gracefully Empowered Toolkit and supported by Newham Council and by using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
What your child will gain
They will:
- Learn the difference between positive and difficult emotions
- Understand how feelings show up in their body
-Identify trusted adults they can talk to
-Take away simple tools to manage big feelings
-What to expect
Through games, movement and creative activities, children will:
-Build a fun “Feelings Machine” together
-Explore emotions through interactive challenges
-Act out real-life situations through drama
-Create their own calming and well-being tools to take home
Why this matters
-Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children. This workshop helps them build confidence, express themselves, and develop healthy ways to cope, skills that support their well-being at home and school.
Who it’s for
-Boys aged 7–11
-Particularly supportive for boys who may struggle to express or manage emotions
-Especially those who enjoy performing arts such as drama, acting, and being part of a filmed creative project
They will take part in engaging games, expressive performance, and collaborative activities that build confidence, emotional awareness, and communication skills. The workshop also includes opportunities for the boys to take part in short filmed creative pieces, helping to share positive messages about wellbeing with other young people.
Delivered by Actively SeeK.I.N.G. in partnership with The Gracefully Empowered Toolkit and supported by Newham Council and by using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
What your child will gain
They will:
- Learn the difference between positive and difficult emotions
- Understand how feelings show up in their body
-Identify trusted adults they can talk to
-Take away simple tools to manage big feelings
-What to expect
Through games, movement and creative activities, children will:
-Build a fun “Feelings Machine” together
-Explore emotions through interactive challenges
-Act out real-life situations through drama
-Create their own calming and well-being tools to take home
Why this matters
-Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children. This workshop helps them build confidence, express themselves, and develop healthy ways to cope, skills that support their well-being at home and school.
Who it’s for
-Boys aged 7–11
-Particularly supportive for boys who may struggle to express or manage emotions
-Especially those who enjoy performing arts such as drama, acting, and being part of a filmed creative project
Wednesday 1 April
Rotunda Theatre
Beckton Globe Library
1 Kingsford Way
London E6 5JQ
Event Title: Feelings Factory: Making Sense of Big EmotionsLocation: Rotunda Theatre, Beckton Globe Library
1 Kingsford Way, London E6 5JQ
Date: Wednesday 1st April
Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Age Range: 7–11
Price: Free (booking required)
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