Emotion Identification Script

Warm-Up: How are you Feeling Today? (5 minutes)

"Good morning, everyone! Let's start our day by checking in with our feelings. I want each of you to think about how you are feeling right now. When I call on you, please share one feeling word that describes how you are feeling and why.


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• (Call on a few students to share. Acknowledge and validate their feelings.)

"Thank you for sharing! It's important to notice how we feel, and today we're going to become emotion detectives!"

Introduction: What Are Emotions? (10 minutes)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 1 - Title Slide)

"Look at our title slide: 'Feeling Faces, Feeling Good: Unlocking Your Emotional Superpower!' Today, we're going to explore our feelings, or what we call emotions.


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(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 2 - What Are Emotions?)

"Emotions are feelings we experience every single day. They help us understand ourselves and the world around us. Can anyone tell me why they think it's important to know our feelings? Why is it good to understand what we're feeling?


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• (Listen to student responses and guide them to ideas like communication, helping friends, solving problems.)

"Exactly! Understanding our emotions helps us communicate, understand others, and even solve problems. Let's brainstorm some different emotion words you already know! What are some feelings you can think of?"

• (Write student suggestions on the board: happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, calm, surprised, silly, frustrated, etc.)

"Wow, great job! You already know so many! Now, let's look at a few common emotions more closely."

Exploring Key Emotions (15 minutes - interwoven with slides)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 3 - Happy!)

"First up, Happy! Look at this happy face. What does it feel like inside your body when you are happy? Where do you feel it?


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"What does a happy person look like? What might they be doing?


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• (Discuss examples: smiling, laughing, feeling light, wanting to play.)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 4 - Sad!)

"Next, Sad! How does this face make you feel? What does it feel like to be sad?


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"What might a sad person look like or do?


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• (Discuss examples: frowning, crying, quiet, feeling heavy.)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 5 - Angry!)

"Now, Angry! This is a strong feeling! What does it feel like when you are angry?


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"What might an angry person look or act like?


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• (Discuss examples: frowning, yelling, stomping, feeling hot.)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 6 - Scared!)

"Here's Scared! What makes you feel scared? How does your body feel when you're scared?


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"What might a scared person look or do?


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• (Discuss examples: wide eyes, trembling, hiding, feeling shaky.)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 7 - Surprised!)

"And this is Surprised! When have you felt surprised? What does that feeling feel like?


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"What might a surprised person look or do?


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• (Discuss examples: eyes wide, mouth open, gasping, unexpected.)

All Feelings Are Okay! (5 minutes)

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 8 - All Feelings Are Okay!)

"It's really important to remember that it's okay to feel happy, sad, angry, scared, or surprised. All of these emotions, and all the other feelings we discussed, are part of being human!

What matters is how we understand and manage them. We'll learn more about managing them in future lessons, but for today, the most important thing is to be able to identify them."

(Display Feeling Faces Slide Deck - Slide 9 - Let's Explore More!)

"Now, let's dive deeper into understanding our amazing emotions with some reading and activities!"

My Emotion Detective Worksheet

Name: ________________________
Date: _________________________

Part 1: What's That Feeling?

Look at each face and write down the emotion you think it shows. Then, describe one thing your body might do when you feel that way.

1. Face: 😃
   Emotion: _________________________
   My body might: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
   

2. Face: 😢
   Emotion: _________________________
   My body might: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
   

3. Face: 😠
   Emotion: _________________________
   My body might: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
   

4. Face: 😨
   Emotion: _________________________
   My body might: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
   

5. Face: 😮
   Emotion: _________________________
   My body might: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
   

Part 2: Draw Your Feelings!

Think of a time you felt one of these emotions. Draw a picture of your face showing that emotion in the box below. Then, write one sentence about why you felt that way.

My Emotion: _________________________

I felt this way because: ____________________________________________________________________________

Understanding Emotions: A Mini-Guide

Hello, emotion detective! Have you ever wondered why your tummy feels fluttery when you're excited, or why your eyebrows crinkle when you're confused? Those are all signs of emotions! Emotions are special feelings that everyone has. They help us understand ourselves and what's happening around us.

Think of your emotions like different colors in a crayon box. Each color is special and helps you express something unique!

Happy! 😊

When you feel happy, your face might have a big smile, and your eyes might sparkle. You might even feel like skipping or laughing out loud! Being happy feels light and bright, like sunshine. You might feel happy when you play with friends, get a new toy, or eat your favorite snack.

Sad! 💧

Sometimes we feel sad. When you're sad, you might feel a little gloomy or quiet. Your mouth might turn down, and you might even have tears in your eyes. It's okay to feel sad! Sometimes we feel sad when we miss someone, when something doesn't go our way, or if we hurt ourselves.

Angry! 😡

Anger is a strong feeling! When you're angry, you might feel hot, or like your fists want to clench. Your eyebrows might go down, and you might want to shout. It's important to remember that it's okay to feel angry, but it's important to learn safe ways to show your anger. You might feel angry if someone is unfair or if you're really frustrated with something.

Scared! 👻

Feeling scared can make your heart beat fast! You might feel a little shaky, and your eyes might get wide. Sometimes you want to hide or hold onto someone when you're scared. It's our body's way of telling us to be careful. You might feel scared if you hear a loud noise, watch a spooky movie, or if you're worried about something new.

Surprised! 🤩

Surprise is a quick feeling! Your eyes might pop open, and your mouth might make an

Emotion Discussion Guide

Use these questions to facilitate a discussion after students have completed the Understanding Emotions Reading.

Part 1: Checking for Understanding

1. What are emotions in your own words? How would you describe them to a friend?
   
   
   
2. Can you name some of the emotions we read about today?
   
   
   
3. Why is it important to understand our own emotions and the emotions of others?
   
   
   
4. Is it okay to feel all kinds of emotions, even

Emotion Flashcards Activity

Instructions for the Teacher:

1. Preparation: Print and cut out the emotion flashcards below. You may wish to laminate them for durability.
2. Introduction: Explain to students that you will show them different emotion cards. Their job is to identify the emotion and then describe what that emotion might look like on a person's face or what it might feel like inside their body.
3. Demonstration: Start with one card (e.g., Happy). Hold it up and ask:
   • "What emotion do you think this is?"
   • "What does a person look like when they feel [Emotion Name]?"
   • "What does it feel like inside your body when you feel [Emotion Name]?"
4. Student Engagement: Go through each flashcard, encouraging different students to share their observations and feelings. Correct any misunderstandings gently and reinforce accurate identification and descriptions.

Emotion Flashcards (Print and Cut Out)

Card 1: Happy

Emoji: 😊

Description: A wide smile, bright eyes, maybe a little jumpy.

Card 2: Sad

Emoji: 😢

Description: Frown, tears, shoulders slumped, quiet voice.

Card 3: Angry

Emoji: 😠

Description: Scrunched eyebrows, tight lips, maybe stomping feet or crossed arms.

Card 4: Scared

Emoji: 😨

Description: Wide eyes, mouth open, shaky body, wanting to hide.

Card 5: Surprised

Emoji: 😮

Description: Eyebrows raised, mouth open in an

My Emotion Journal

Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________

This journal is for you to explore your amazing feelings! Each day (or whenever you like), pick an emotion and write about it.

Today's Emotion:

What made you feel this way?

What did this emotion feel like in your body? (e.g., fast heartbeat, warm cheeks, tense shoulders)

What did you do when you felt this emotion? (e.g., smiled, cried, told someone)

Draw a picture of your feeling today!

Emotion Charades Game

Instructions for the Teacher:

1. Preparation: Print and cut out the Emotion Charades Cards.
2. Introduction: Explain to students that you are going to play a game called

Emotion Charades Cards (Print and Cut Out)

Card 1: Happy

Action: Smile big, jump up and down, clap your hands.

Card 2: Sad

Action: Frown, put your head down, sniffle a little.

Card 3: Angry

Action: Cross your arms, make a frustrated face, stomp your foot gently.

Card 4: Scared

Action: Eyes wide, shiver, hide your face with your hands.

Card 5: Surprised

Action: Gasp, open your mouth wide, raise your eyebrows.

Card 6: Excited

Action: Wiggle, bounce, make happy noises.

Card 7: Confused

Action: Scrunch your eyebrows, tilt your head, shrug.

Card 8: Proud

Action: Stand tall, smile confidently, put your hands on your hips.

Card 9: Shy

Action: Look down, hide behind hands, speak softly.

Card 10: Silly

Action: Make funny faces, wiggle, giggle.

Card 11: Worried

Action: Frown, bite nails (pretend), wring hands.

Card 12: Calm

Action: Take a deep breath, sit peacefully, gentle smile.

Emotion Identification Answer Key

Emotion Identification Worksheet Answer Key

Part 1: What's That Feeling?

1. Face: 😃
   Emotion: Happy
   My body might: Smile, laugh, jump.

2. Face: 😢
   Emotion: Sad
   My body might: Frown, cry, be quiet.

3. Face: 😠
   Emotion: Angry
   My body might: Scrunched eyebrows, tight lips, stomp foot.

4. Face: 😨
   Emotion: Scared
   My body might: Wide eyes, trembling, hide.

5. Face: 😮
   Emotion: Surprised
   My body might: Eyes wide, mouth open, gasp.

Part 2: Draw Your Feelings!

• Answers will vary. Look for a drawing that matches the stated emotion and a sentence that provides a reasonable explanation.

Emotion Quiz Answer Key

1. Which emotion might you feel if you get a new puppy?

   • Correct Answer: Happy

2. What does a person usually do when they are scared?

   • Correct Answer: Hide or tremble

3. Describe what the emotion 'angry' feels like in your body and what it might look like on your face.

   • Angry might feel like your body is hot or tense. Your face might look like a frown with scrunched eyebrows.

Emotion Identification Test Answer Key

1. Which emotion is shown by a wide smile and bright eyes?

   • Correct Answer: Happy

2. If someone is frowning and crying, they might be feeling:

   • Correct Answer: Sad

3. What might you do if you feel angry?

   • Correct Answer: Stomp your foot or cross your arms

4. Think about a time you felt surprised. What happened, and how did your body react?

   • Answers will vary, but should include a reasonable scenario that would cause surprise (e.g., a sudden loud noise, a pop-up toy, an unexpected gift) and physical reactions typically associated with surprise (e.g., wide eyes, gasp, jumping slightly).

5. Why is it important to be able to identify your own emotions? Give one reason.

   • Possible answers include:
     • To tell others how you are feeling.
     • To understand what you need (e.g., comfort when sad, a break when angry).
     • To help you make good choices when you have strong feelings.
     • To understand why you are reacting a certain way.

My Emotion Project Guide: Feeling Faces Book!

Project Goal:

Create a mini-book or poster that helps others understand different emotions! You will choose at least three emotions and show what they look and feel like.

What to Do:

1. Choose Your Emotions: Pick at least three different emotions that you want to show in your book/poster (e.g., Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared, Surprised, Excited, Calm).
2. Draw the Faces: For each emotion, draw a picture of a face showing that emotion. Think about what the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows look like.
3. Describe the Feeling: For each emotion, write 1-2 sentences explaining:
   • What the emotion feels like inside your body (e.g.,

Emotion Project Rubric

Scoring:

Total Points: /16

• 13-16 points: Outstanding! You are an emotion expert!
• 9-12 points: Great job! You understand emotions well.
• 5-8 points: Keep practicing! You are learning about emotions.
• 0-4 points: Let's work together to understand emotions better.

Emotion Warm Up: How Do You Feel?

Time: 5 minutes

Instructions:

1. When you come into class, quietly think about one feeling word that describes how you are feeling right now.
2. Think about why you are feeling that way.
3. When the teacher asks, share your feeling word and, if you feel comfortable, tell us why.
   
   
   
   
   

Example: "I feel excited because it's almost the weekend!"

Cool Down Exit Ticket: My Emotion Reflection

Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________

1. Name one new emotion word you learned or thought about today.
   
   
   

2. Describe one way you can tell if someone else is feeling happy or sad.
   
   
   

3. What is one thing you will remember about emotions from our lesson today?