Express Yourself
Funny Faces!
Beginner
Talk about emotions and describe how you feel.
Tip: Use faces to show emotions: silly, happy, tired, sad, mad, and surprised.
Intermediate
Talk about emotions and look at pictures to identify how others feel.
Tip: Look at facial expressions in pictures, story books, emojis, and magazines.
Experienced
Talk about emotions in different situations and why people may experience those feelings.
Tip: How would you feel: when you find money, forget your lunch, or open a present?
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Why is this important?
Understanding emotions is important for social skills and communication.
References: Harper, L. J. (2016). Using picture books to promote social-emotional literacy. YC Young Children, 71(3), 80. Dermata, Κ. (2019). “My Best Friends, the Books.” Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 12(2), 151–163. https://doi.org/10.1108/JRIT-01-2019-0009