Lesson Plan
Emoji Empathy Explorer
Students will identify and express basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised) using emojis and demonstrate empathy by recognizing feelings in others.
Building emotional vocabulary and empathy early helps K-2 learners develop self-awareness and social skills, fostering a supportive and compassionate classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Emotion Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Slide Deck Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Emoji Matching Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Sharing and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Emoji Empathy Explorer
Happy 🙂
Sad 😢
Angry 😠
Surprised 😮
Let’s Share!
Reflection & Closing
Lesson Plan
Emoji Empathy Lesson Plan
Students will identify and name four basic emotions—happy, sad, angry, and surprised—using emojis, and demonstrate empathy by discussing feelings with peers.
Developing emotional vocabulary and empathy lays the foundation for social–emotional learning, helping K–2 students recognize and express their own feelings and understand others’ emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Welcome
5 minutes
Step 2
Slide Deck Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Emoji Matching Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Paired Discussion & Empathy Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection, Assessment & Closure
5 minutes
Activity
