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Emotions Exploration Safari

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Lesson Plan

Emotions Exploration Safari

Identify and express emotions

In this lesson, students will embark on a playful 'safari' around the classroom to identify and name different emotions using colorful flashcards. This activity encourages students to imitate each feeling, helping them build emotional literacy by recognizing and expressing emotions. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence, which is crucial for social interactions and personal development.

Audience

Pre-K Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Identify and express emotions

Materials

Colorful emotion flashcards, and Printable Cards: Emotion Flashcards

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of emotions.
  • Explain that they will go on a 'safari' to explore different emotions using special cards.

Step 2

Emotion Safari

12 minutes

  • Distribute the colorful emotion flashcards to students.
  • Encourage students to walk around the classroom and find a partner.
  • Each pair takes turns showing their card and imitating the emotion depicted.
  • Encourage students to name the emotion and discuss when they might feel that way.

Step 3

Group Reflection

3 minutes

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Ask students to share one emotion they explored and how it made them feel.
  • Discuss the importance of recognizing and expressing emotions.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Thank students for participating in the safari.
  • Reinforce the idea that all emotions are important and it's okay to express them.
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Worksheet

Emotion Flashcards

These printable cards depict various emotions and are used for the Emotions Exploration Safari activity. Each card shows a different emotion for students to identify and imitate.





Happy








Sad








Angry








Surprised








Scared








Excited








Confused








Proud




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