Lesson Plan

Gingerbread Feelings

Understand and express emotions

In this lesson, students will decorate gingerbread cut-outs with various facial expressions to represent different emotions. This engaging craft activity helps children discuss and understand feelings, enhancing their emotional literacy through a fun, thematic approach. By participating in this lesson, students will develop a better understanding of their own emotions and learn to recognize emotions in others, which is crucial for their social-emotional development.

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Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

Step 2

Decorating Gingerbread Cut-Outs

15 minutes

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

10 minutes

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Gingerbread Feelings

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Karen Sherman

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