Feeling Surprised

Help young children understand what the feeling of being surprised is like, what signs may show in the body, and how they can calm down

2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
Feeling surprised is what happens when something sudden happens.
Sometimes you might think, “Whoa!”
Everyone feels surprised sometimes.

💬 What Does It Feel Like to Be Surprised?

Feeling surprised is what happens when something sudden happens. Sometimes you might think, “Whoa!” Everyone feels surprised sometimes.

🤔 Have you been surprised by anything recently?

When you feel surprised, your eyes may get big.
Your chest may go thump-thump, too.
Your body may suddenly move or become stiff.

💬 Signs of Surprise in the Body

When you feel surprised, your eyes may get big. Your chest may go thump-thump, too. Your body may suddenly move or become stiff.

🤔 When you feel surprised, what happens to your body?

A loud sound can make you feel surprised.
When something suddenly moves, you may feel surprised too.
You may also feel surprised by something you see for the first time.

💬 When Do We Feel Surprised?

A loud sound can make you feel surprised. When something suddenly moves, you may feel surprised too. You may also feel surprised by something you see for the first time.

🤔 When you hear a loud sound, how do you feel?

When you feel surprised, take slow breaths.
Look around and check that everything is okay.
If you felt scared, it is okay to talk to an adult.

💬 When You Feel Surprised, Calm Down

When you feel surprised, take slow breaths. Look around and check that everything is okay. If you felt scared, it is okay to talk to an adult.

🤔 When you feel surprised, who would you like to talk to?