Lesson Plan

Picture This Emotion Plan

Students will interpret facial expressions and body language in images to identify and label at least four core emotions and demonstrate empathetic responses.

Building nonverbal social awareness helps 1st graders recognize peers’ feelings, improves classroom communication, fosters empathy, and creates a supportive learning environment.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Feelings Flashcards

5 minutes

Step 2

Gallery Walk: Faces & Feelings

10 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Emotion Charades

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Closure

5 minutes

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Faces & Feelings Gallery

Emotion: Happy

Emotion: Sad

Emotion: Angry

Emotion: Surprised

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Picture This Emotion

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