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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
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

Slide Deck
Faces & Feelings Gallery
Emotion: Happy
Emotion: Sad
Emotion: Angry
Emotion: Surprised

Warm Up


Activity

