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Feeling Faces Playbook

In this 30-minute lesson, students will identify and name four basic emotions—happy, sad, mad, and scared—by observing facial expressions and body language.

Developing emotional vocabulary and self-awareness helps young learners communicate needs, build empathy, and navigate social interactions.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-up Emotion Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Teacher Modeling of Feeling Faces

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice with Charades

8 minutes

Step 4

Independent Worksheet Coloring

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflect & Share Circle

3 minutes

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Meet the Feeling Faces

Happy

Sad

Mad

Scared

Let’s Identify the Feelings!

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Warm Up

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Meet the Feeling Faces

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Tamika Biggers

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