What is Surprise?

Surprise is an emotion that happens when something unexpected occurs. It's like when you find a hidden toy or see a big birthday cake you didn't expect! Your eyes might get wide open when you feel surprise because it's a strong feeling.

Why Do We Feel Surprise?

1. Unexpected Events: Sometimes things happen that we didn’t see coming. For example, if a friend suddenly yells "Surprise!" at your birthday party, it can make you feel really happy and surprised!

2. Changes: Change can also surprise us. If you see snow in the middle of summer, that would definitely make you say, "Wow!"

How Does Surprise Feel?

When you're surprised, you might:

• Open Your Eyes Wide: Your eyes get bigger because you're trying to see everything that's happening!
• Feel Excited: Surprises can make your heart race with happiness.
• Want to Smile: Many people can't help but smile when they're surprised.

Activities to Explore Surprise!

Here are some fun activities to understand surprise better:

1. Surprise Box: Put a small toy or treat in a box. Let someone open it and see their surprise!
2. Story Time: Read a story with surprising twists and talk about how the characters might feel.
3. Surprise Faces: Make different surprised faces in the mirror and see how they look!

Surprise is a fun and exciting feeling that can happen anytime. Remember, it's okay to feel surprised and to share that feeling with others!