Content: Emphasise the importance of recording changes in the child’s emotions during the day through “The Mood Meter on the Fridge” as part of the caregiving process.
Note to the trainer: Explain that this activity is not a scoring or disciplinary tool, but a safe-space practice that helps the child make their inner world concrete through colours. Emphasise the importance of using “The Mood Meter on the Fridge” to record changes in the child’s emotions during the day as part of caregiving.
Method: Group work and brainstorming.
Materials: Sample Mood Meter design for a fridge/common area.
1. Explanation of the routine design: The trainer presents the activity described in the guide:
“To help children move beyond simply saying ‘I feel bad’, we will display Mood Meters in common areas (for example, on fridges in living areas or in rest rooms). Every day, we will carry out routine check-ins with the children by asking, ‘Which colour are you on the Mood Meter right now?’ The aim is to help them make their inner world concrete through colours.”
2. Institutional integration activity: Participants form small groups and prepare a practical plan for when (for example, after school or before dinner) and how this routine can be used during their own shifts.