Lesson Plan
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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Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Meet the Feeling Faces
Happy
Sad
Mad
Scared
Let’s Identify the Feelings!

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