This social-emotional activity challenges students to think about how different everyday situations connect to specific emotions, all while navigating the arena on horseback. Through movement and guided conversation, students practice recognizing and expressing their feelings in response to real-life scenarios, building emotional intelligence in a truly one-of-a-kind setting.
 
Activity instruction sheet with variations
Feeling cards
Situational cards
Learning objectives reference page
 
Learning Objectives:
Social-Emotional Learning: Build emotional literacy, self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation
Communication Skills: Practice sharing thoughts clearly and listening actively to others
Cognitive Thinking: Strengthen decision-making and focused attention during movement tasks
Social Interaction: Engage respectfully in group discussion and turn-taking
Physical & Experiential Learning: Combine movement and reflection for multisensory engagement
 
Digital Download Only: After your purchase, you'll receive an instant PDF download ready to print from home or at your local print shop. No physical cards, materials, or printed items are included or will be shipped with this listing.