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Feeling Faces Fun

Yvonne Brown

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Feeling Faces Fun

Identify and express emotions

In this lesson, kindergarten students will create a 'feeling faces' chart by drawing or using images to represent different emotions. This visual tool helps them to identify and communicate how they feel. Understanding and expressing emotions is crucial for young children as it aids in their social and emotional development, helping them to navigate interactions with peers and adults.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

15 mins

Approach

Identify and express emotions

Materials

Paper, Crayons or markers, Pre-printed emotion images, and Printable Cards: Feeling Faces

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

3 mins

  • Begin by asking students how they feel today and introduce the concept of emotions.
  • Explain that everyone has feelings and it's important to know how to express them.

Step 2

Create Feeling Faces

8 mins

  • Distribute paper and crayons/markers to each student.
  • Instruct students to draw faces showing different emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised).
  • Alternatively, provide pre-printed images of faces showing different emotions for students to color.

Step 3

Discussion and Sharing

4 mins

  • Invite students to share their drawings with the class.
  • Discuss what each face represents and when they might feel that way.
  • Encourage students to use their 'feeling faces' chart to express their emotions in the future.
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Worksheet

Feeling Faces

These printable cards feature different facial expressions representing various emotions. They can be used as a reference for students to draw or color during the activity.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Surprised







Scared







Excited




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