Feeling Faces Fun

Angela Martinez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Feeling Faces Fun

Identify and express different emotions

This lesson teaches first graders to identify and express different emotions using feeling faces. Understanding and expressing emotions is crucial for their social and emotional development, helping them to communicate effectively and build positive relationships.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Identify and express different emotions

Materials

Printable Feeling Faces Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Explain to the students that today they will learn about different feelings and how to recognize them by looking at people's faces. Discuss why it is important to understand our emotions and to express them appropriately.

Step 2

Feeling Faces Activity

10 mins

Display printed Feeling Faces Cards that show different emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.). Go through each card one by one and ask students to identify the emotion shown. Encourage students to mimic the facial expression of each card. Ask them how they might feel in situations where they would have that expression.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Engage the students in a discussion using the provided questions to delve deeper into their understanding of emotions. Ask questions like: 'How can you tell if someone is feeling happy?' and 'What can you do if you are feeling sad?' Use their responses to facilitate a conversation about empathy and proper emotional expression.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize what the students have learned about emotions and facial expressions. Encourage students to practice recognizing and expressing their own emotions at home. End with a quick round where each student shares a feeling they experienced today and how they showed it.

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Worksheet

Printable Feeling Faces Cards

These cards show different facial expressions representing various emotions. They can be printed and used during the lesson to help students identify and mimic different emotions.

Happy - A picture of a person smiling with bright eyes

Sad - A picture of a person with a frown and teary eyes

Angry - A picture of a person with a furrowed brow and clenched teeth

Surprised - A picture of a person with wide eyes and an open mouth

Scared - A picture of a person with wide eyes and a tense expression

Confused - A picture of a person with a tilted head and furrowed brow

Excited - A picture of a person with a big smile and open eyes

Discussion

Feeling Faces Discussion

This discussion helps students understand and express their emotions better by answering questions about identifying feelings and appropriate ways to express them.

How can you tell if someone is feeling happy?

Look for cues such as smiles, brightness in their eyes, and cheerful tone of voice.

What can you do if you are feeling sad?

Discuss approaches like talking to someone, engaging in a favorite activity, or taking some time to rest.

Can you show what a surprised face looks like?

Encourage students to mimic the facial expression and relate it to situations that might cause surprise.

Why is it important to understand your own emotions?

Help students understand that recognizing their feelings can help them communicate better and seek help when needed.

What are some ways to help a friend who is feeling scared?

Discuss actions like offering comfort, staying with them, and trying to understand their fear.