Feelings Fun! Script

Warm-Up: How Are You Feeling Today? (5 minutes)

"Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Look at my face... how do you think I am feeling today? That's right, I'm feeling happy! And I can see so many wonderful faces today. Can you all show me a happy face?"

"Now, can you show me a sad face? Oh, some of us might be feeling a little sad today, and that's okay. What about an angry face? Wow, some strong feelings there!"

"Today, we're going on an adventure to learn all about our feelings! It's so important to know what we're feeling inside, and to understand that our friends have feelings too. Let's make sure we are good listeners and kind to each other as we learn."

Introduction to Emotions (10 minutes)

"Let's look at our Feelings Fun! Slide Deck!" (Advance to Slide 1 and 2)

"What are feelings? Feelings are those things we feel inside our bodies and our minds. They can make us smile, or sometimes make us want to cry, or even make us stomp our feet! Everyone has feelings, and they can change, just like the weather!"

"Today, we're going to talk about three big feelings: Happy, Sad, and Angry. Let's start with happy!" (Advance to Slide 3)

"Look at this happy face! When do you feel happy? Maybe when you play with your favorite toy? Or when you eat yummy food? What does your face do when you're happy?" (Pause for student responses, encourage showing happy faces)

"Next, let's talk about feeling sad." (Advance to Slide 4)

"Oh, this person looks sad. When do you feel sad? Sometimes we feel sad when we miss someone, or if we fall down and hurt ourselves. It's okay to feel sad. What does your face look like when you're sad?" (Pause for student responses)

"And now, a strong feeling: angry." (Advance to Slide 5)

"This person looks angry! When do you feel angry? Maybe when someone takes your toy without asking, or when something isn't fair. It's okay to feel angry, but it's important to learn safe ways to show it. What does an angry face look like?" (Pause for student responses)

"Now, let's read a little bit about these feelings together from our Understanding Emotions Reading." (Read the material aloud, pausing to point out expressions and ask questions)

Feelings Friend Video & Discussion (10 minutes)

"Now, let's watch a short video about feelings! Pay close attention to the faces and what happens in the video." (Advance to Slide 6 - Feelings Friend Video)

"What a great video! Now, let's have a quick Feelings Discussion. I'll toss this soft ball, and whoever catches it can share something they noticed about feelings in the video, or how a character might have felt." (Facilitate discussion using prompts from the Discussion material)

Emotion Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

"You're all doing so wonderfully learning about feelings! Now, it's your turn to show me with your art! We're going to do an Emotion Drawing Activity. I want you to draw a time you felt happy, a time you felt sad, and a time you felt angry."

"You can use your My Feelings Worksheet to help you! There are spaces for each feeling. Take your time, and try to draw the faces and what was happening when you felt that way." (Distribute worksheets and art supplies. Circulate and assist students.)

Emotion Match Game (15 minutes)

"Alright artists, let's play a game! We're going to play the Emotion Match Game! I have these Emotion Match Game Cards. I'll show you a picture or describe a situation, and you tell me what feeling it is! We can play in teams or as a whole class." (Advance to Slide 8. Lead the game.)

Quiz & Cool Down (5 minutes)

"You've all been amazing feelings detectives today! Let's do a quick Emotion Check-Up Quiz to see how much you remember. I'll ask the questions, and you can show me your answers with your hands or tell me."

"Great job, everyone! For our Feeling Check-Out Cool-Down, I want everyone to think about one new thing they learned about feelings today. When I say your name, share your thought. You can also show me your feeling with your face right now." (Collect worksheets and facilitate cool-down.)

"Thank you for a wonderful feelings lesson, everyone! I hope you had feelings fun!"

How Are You Feeling Warm-Up?

Instructions: The teacher will ask students to show, using their faces, how they are feeling today. The teacher will model a few emotions first (e.g., happy, surprised, sleepy).

1. Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! How are you feeling right now? Can you show me with your face?"
   
   
   
   
2. Teacher: "Can you show me a happy face? What makes you feel happy?"
   
   
   
   
3. Teacher: "How about a sad face? It's okay to feel sad sometimes. What might make someone feel sad?"
   
   
   
   
4. Teacher: "And an angry face? Wow, strong feelings! What might make someone feel angry?"
   
   
   
   

Purpose: To activate prior knowledge about emotions and get students comfortable expressing feelings.

Understanding Emotions: Happy, Sad, and Angry

Hello, little feelings explorers! Our bodies and minds can feel so many different things. These are called emotions or feelings.

Happy!

When you feel happy, you might have a big smile on your face! Your eyes might sparkle, and you might feel like giggling or dancing. Happy feelings happen when good things happen, like playing with your friends, getting a hug, or eating your favorite treat.

(Look at the picture of the happy child on our slide deck! Can you make a happy face?)

Sad...

Sometimes, we feel sad. When you are sad, your mouth might turn down, and your eyes might get watery. You might want to have a quiet moment or get a comforting hug. Sad feelings happen when something makes you feel a little bit hurt, like when a toy breaks, or you miss someone special.

(Look at the picture of the sad child on our slide deck. Can you make a sad face?)

Angry!

And sometimes, we feel angry! When you feel angry, your eyebrows might go down, and your face might get red. You might want to stomp your feet or yell. Angry feelings can happen when something is unfair, or someone takes your toy without asking. It's okay to feel angry, but it's important to learn how to calm down and show our anger in a safe way.

(Look at the picture of the angry child on our slide deck. Can you make an angry face?)

All our feelings are important! They help us understand what we need and how to act. It's good to talk about our feelings!

Feelings Discussion: What Did We See?

Instructions: After watching the Feelings Friend Video, facilitate a brief class discussion. Use a soft ball to indicate whose turn it is to speak, or simply call on students. Encourage open sharing and active listening.

Discussion Prompts:

1. What feelings did you see in the video?
   
   
   
   
2. Can you remember a time when you felt happy, like one of the characters in the video?
   
   
   
   
3. Did you see anyone feeling sad? What made them sad? How did their face look?
   
   
   
   
4. Was there a time when someone felt angry? What happened? What did they do with their anger?
   
   
   
   
5. Why do you think it's important to know about different feelings?
   
   
   
   
6. How can we help a friend who is feeling sad or angry?
   
   
   
   

Teacher Tip: Gently guide students to connect facial expressions and body language to the emotions observed. Reiterate that all feelings are okay to have.

Emotion Drawing Activity: My Feelings Picture Book

Instructions: Students will create drawings based on different emotions they have experienced. They can use the My Feelings Worksheet or separate pieces of paper.

Materials Needed:

• My Feelings Worksheet (one per student)
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
• Optional: Blank paper for free drawing

Activity Steps:

1. Introduce the Activity: "Today, we're going to be artists and draw our feelings! We will think about times we felt happy, sad, and angry, and draw a picture to show it."
   
   
   
   
2. Explain Each Feeling:
   • "First, let's think about a time you felt happy. What were you doing? Who were you with? Draw that happy moment in the space for 'Happy Face' on your worksheet. Remember to draw a big smile!"
     
     
     
     
   • "Next, let's think about a time you felt a little bit sad. What happened? How did your face look? Draw that sad moment in the 'Sad Face' space. It's okay to draw tears if that's how you felt."
     
     
     
     
   • "Finally, think about a time you felt angry. What made you feel angry? What did your face look like? Draw that in the 'Angry Face' space. Remember, it's okay to feel angry, but we draw it safely here."
     
     
     
     
3. Drawing Time: Allow students ample time to draw. Circulate around the classroom, offering encouragement and asking questions like, "Tell me about your happy picture!" or "What made you feel sad in this drawing?"
   
   
   
   
4. Sharing (Optional): If time permits, invite a few students to share one of their drawings and describe the feeling and the situation. Reinforce that all feelings are valid.

Purpose: To help students connect emotions with personal experiences and express them visually, reinforcing identification and understanding.

Emotion Match Game: Feeling Faces!

Instructions: This is an interactive game designed to reinforce emotion identification. Use the Emotion Match Game Cards with facial expressions or scenarios.

Materials Needed:

• Emotion Match Game Cards (printed and cut out)
• Optional: Whiteboard or magnetic board if playing with magnets

How to Play (Whole Class Version):

1. Preparation: Have the Emotion Match Game Cards ready. You can hold them up, or stick them to a board.
   
   
   
   
2. Introduce the Game: "Alright, feelings explorers! It's time to play the Emotion Match Game! I'm going to show you a card, and you're going to tell me what feeling you see or what feeling it describes!"
   
   
   
   
3. Show Cards: Hold up an emotion card (either a face or a scenario).
   
   
   
   
4. Ask for Identification: "What feeling do you see here?" or "How would you feel if this happened?"
   
   
   
   
5. Student Response: Students can call out the answer, raise their hand, or make the matching face.
   
   
   
   
6. Confirmation and Reinforcement: "Yes! That's a happy face! What makes us feel happy?" (Briefly discuss the emotion)
   
   
   
   
7. Continue: Go through all the cards, mixing up the emotions.

Variations:

• Small Group Play: Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of cards to discuss and match.
• Match the Word: If students are beginning to recognize words, have word cards (Happy, Sad, Angry) to match with the picture cards.

Emotion Match Game Cards

Instructions: Print and cut out these cards. Use them with the Emotion Match Game activity.

Card Set 1: Emotion Faces

(Cut out each box)

Card 1: Happy Face

(A simple drawing or image of a smiling face with upturned eyes)

Card 2: Sad Face

(A simple drawing or image of a frowning face with downturned eyes or a tear)

Card 3: Angry Face

(A simple drawing or image of a face with furrowed brows and a stern mouth)

Card Set 2: Emotion Scenarios

(Cut out each box)

Card 4: Scenario - Lost Toy

Your favorite toy broke. How do you feel?

Feeling: Sad

Card 5: Scenario - Sharing a Treat

You get to share a yummy snack with a friend. How do you feel?

Feeling: Happy

Card 6: Scenario - Friend Took Toy

A friend takes your toy without asking. How do you feel?

Feeling: Angry

Card 7: Scenario - Playing Outside

You are playing your favorite game outside with friends. How do you feel?

Feeling: Happy

Card 8: Scenario - Can't Have Candy

Mommy or Daddy says you can't have any more candy. How do you feel?

Feeling: Sad (or Angry!)

Card 9: Scenario - Big Loud Noise

You hear a really big, loud noise all of a sudden. How do you feel?

Feeling: Scared (Teacher can guide to 'surprise' or 'little bit angry/nervous' if not covering scared in detail)

Teacher Tip: You can laminate these cards for repeated use! For younger students, focus on the facial expressions first. For slightly older students (Pre-Primary 2), incorporate the scenarios. You can also have students draw their own scenario cards!

My Feelings Worksheet

Name: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Draw Your Feelings!

Draw a picture in each box to show a time you felt that emotion. Try to draw your face and what was happening!

1. When I Felt HAPPY!

Draw a happy face and what made you happy.

2. When I Felt SAD...

Draw a sad face and what made you sad.

3. When I Felt ANGRY!

Draw an angry face and what made you angry.

Bonus Question: What is one way you can show a friend you care when they are feeling sad?

Emotion Identification Answer Key

This answer key provides expected responses for the Emotion Check-Up Quiz and the Emotion Identification Test. For open-response questions, look for understanding and relevant examples.

Emotion Check-Up Quiz Answer Key

1. Which face shows someone who is happy?

*   **Correct Answer:** B. A smiling face
*   **Reasoning:** A smiling face is the most common and easily recognizable facial expression for happiness.

2. If your toy breaks, you might feel...

*   **Correct Answer:** C. Sad
*   **Reasoning:** Losing or breaking a beloved item typically elicits feelings of sadness or disappointment in young children.

3. When someone takes your crayon without asking, you might feel...

*   **Correct Answer:** A. Angry
*   **Reasoning:** This scenario involves a boundary violation and unfairness, which often leads to anger in children.

4. Tell me one thing that makes you feel happy.

*   **Correct Answer:** (Open to student response)
*   **Reasoning:** Accept any age-appropriate response that genuinely reflects a source of happiness for the student (e.g., playing, family, treats).

5. How can you tell if a friend is feeling sad?

*   **Correct Answer:** (Open to student response)
*   **Reasoning:** Look for answers related to observable cues like a frown, crying, quietness, or looking down.

Emotion Identification Test Answer Key

1. Look at the picture. Is this person feeling: (Teacher shows a picture of a happy face)

*   **Correct Answer:** A. Happy
*   **Reasoning:** The image clearly depicts a smiling, joyful expression.

2. Look at the picture. Is this person feeling: (Teacher shows a picture of a sad face)

*   **Correct Answer:** B. Sad
*   **Reasoning:** The image clearly depicts a frowning, tearful, or downcast expression.

3. Look at the picture. Is this person feeling: (Teacher shows a picture of an angry face)

*   **Correct Answer:** C. Angry
*   **Reasoning:** The image clearly depicts an angry expression (e.g., furrowed brows, stern mouth).

4. Name one thing that makes you feel happy.

*   **Correct Answer:** (Open to student response)
*   **Reasoning:** Evaluate for appropriate and genuine examples of happiness from the student.

5. What does your face look like when you are sad?

*   **Correct Answer:** (Open to student response)
*   **Reasoning:** Look for descriptions of a frown, downturned mouth, or perhaps suggestions of tears.

6. What can you do if a friend is feeling angry?

*   **Correct Answer:** (Open to student response)
*   **Reasoning:** Accept answers that demonstrate empathy and appropriate responses, such as giving them space, asking if they are okay, or seeking adult help. Avoid answers that suggest escalating the situation.

My Feelings Project Guide: Emotion Puppets!

Project Goal: To create a simple puppet that shows one of the feelings we learned about today (happy, sad, or angry) and explain why your puppet feels that way.

Materials Needed:

• Paper bags or craft sticks and paper
• Crayons, markers, colored pencils
• Yarn or string for hair (optional)
• Googly eyes (optional)
• Glue (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Choose Your Feeling (10 minutes)

• Think about the feelings we learned: Happy, Sad, and Angry.
• Which feeling do you want your puppet to show?
  
  
  
  

Step 2: Create Your Puppet's Face (20 minutes)

• If using a paper bag: Draw a big face on one side of the bag, showing your chosen feeling. Remember what a happy, sad, or angry face looks like!
• If using a craft stick and paper: Draw a big face on a piece of paper, showing your chosen feeling. Color it in and then cut it out. Glue it onto your craft stick.
  
  
  
  
• Add hair, eyes, or anything else to make your puppet special!
  
  
  
  

Step 3: Tell Your Puppet's Story (15 minutes)

• Practice telling a grown-up or a friend:
  • What feeling your puppet has.
  • What makes your puppet feel that way.
  • What your puppet might do when it feels that way.
    
    
    
    

Sharing Your Project:

• We will have a special time to share our

Emotion Puppet Rubric

Student Name: _________________________

Date: _________________________

This rubric will help us understand how well your emotion puppet project shows what you learned about feelings.

Teacher Notes:

Feeling Check-Out Cool-Down

Instructions: At the end of the lesson, ask students to reflect on what they learned. This can be done verbally or with a quick drawing/emoji on a sticky note.

Quick Reflection:

1. Teacher: "What is one new thing you learned about feelings today?"
   
   
   
   
2. Teacher: "Can you tell me one way to show someone you are happy?"
   
   
   
   
3. Teacher: "If your friend was feeling sad, what could you do to help them feel a little better?"
   
   
   
   

Exit Ticket (Optional):

• Give each student a small sticky note or a slip of paper.
• Ask them to draw an emoji of how they are feeling right now, or draw one new emotion they learned today.
• They can stick it on the door as they leave, or give it to the teacher.

Purpose: To quickly gauge student comprehension and provide an opportunity for self-reflection before exiting the classroom.