Feelings and Faces
Improve social skills
In this lesson, students will learn to recognize and express different emotions through interactive activities. This lesson is important because it helps young students develop the social skills needed to understand their own emotions and empathize with others, fostering better communication and relationships.
Emotion Flashcards, Drawing Paper, Crayons/Markers, Printable Emotion Faces, and Discussion Questions
Step 1
Introduction to Emotions
5 minutes
- Greet the students and briefly explain that today they will learn about emotions.
- Show the Emotion Flashcards and name each emotion (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.).
- Ask the students to make faces that match each emotion.
Step 2
Role-Playing Activities
10 minutes
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give each group a Printable Emotion Face.
- Ask the groups to come up with a short role-play scenario where the character experiences the emotion on their card.
- Have each group perform their role-play for the class.
Step 3
Drawing Emotions
10 minutes
- Hand out drawing paper and crayons/markers to each student.
- Ask the students to draw a picture of themselves feeling a specific emotion (happy, sad, etc.).
- Encourage them to add details that show why they feel that way.
Step 4
Class Discussion
5 minutes
- Bring the class together and facilitate a discussion using prepared questions.
- Ask students to share their drawings and talk about the emotions they depicted.
- Emphasize the importance of recognizing and expressing emotions in a healthy way.
