Arlo’s Rollercoaster of Emotions – Feel It, Name It, Ride It!

Arlo’s Rollercoaster of Emotions – Feel It, Name It, Ride It!”

Hop in and buckle up! “Arlo’s Rollercoaster of Emotions” is a fun, fast-paced therapeutic song that teaches children how to identify, accept, and express their feelings—whether they’re spinning with joy, zooming with anger, or coasting through sadness. With catchy lyrics and a playful carnival theme, this song helps kids recognize that emotions are normal, temporary, and manageable. Through Arlo the bumper car, Sunny the Ferris Wheel, and Rocket the Rollercoaster, children learn that it's okay to feel all kinds of emotions—and that talking or singing them out can make a big difference. Perfect for emotional regulation, mood swings, and early emotional literacy, this song uses evidence-based strategies like emotion labeling, deep breathing, and expressive communication—all wrapped up in a musical ride kids love.

A high-energy, heart-smart song that helps kids navigate big feelings and mood swings through music.

Emotional Literacy + Self-Regulation + Validation

10 Tips for Parents to Reinforce Emotional Awareness Like Arlo:

Name the Ride, Name the Feeling: When your child is overwhelmed, ask: “Are we on the Mad Mountain? Or the Wiggly
Wow ride?” Use playful language to identify what’s happening inside.
Normalize Emotional Ups and Downs: Let your child know that it’s totally okay to feel happy one minute and frustrated the next like Arlo’s quick emotional shifts.
Use the Song to Reset After Tantrums: After a big emotion passes, replay the song and dance together, it creates emotional closure with fun.
Create an 'Emotions Track Map' : Draw a rollercoaster together with colors for each emotion , red for mad, blue for sad, yellow for happy and chart how your child feels that day.
Practice the 'Ferris Wheel Breath': Just like Sunny suggests, guide your child to breathe in as the wheel goes up and out as it comes down. Use slow hand motions to mirror the rhythm.
Affirm That All Feelings Are Okay: Repeat Arlo’s message: “Mad or sad, it’s okay to feel.” Say it when your child tries to hide or rush their emotions.
Make Space for Emotional Storytelling: Ask: “What was your biggest emotional spin today?” to spark reflection at bedtime.
Use Honk and Giggle Moments to Lighten the Mood: If things get intense, mimic the “carousel jingle + honk” from the outro to
invite a smile and bring levity.
Reinforce Growth Through Feelings: Say, “Every time you ride through a tough feeling and talk about it, you get stronger like Rocket said!”
Hang a 'Buckle Up, Feel Inside' Poster: Use lyrics from the chorus as a visual reminder that emotions don’t have to
derail us, they’re part of the ride.