Lesson Plan
Sorting the Smiles
Students will recognize and label three emotions—happy, sad, and calm—by sorting pictures and objects into corresponding zones, building emotional vocabulary and self-regulation.
This lesson supports Pre-K learners in developing emotional awareness and self-regulation through tactile sorting activities and clear visual supports, key foundations for positive social-emotional growth.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Closure & Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Zone Picture Sort
What Are Feelings?
Happy Faces
Sad Faces
Calm Faces
Sorting Time!
Great Job!

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