Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and use simple descriptive words to express feelings and preferences, enhancing their communication skills in a fun and engaging way.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons or colored pencils
• A mirror
• Picture cards of different emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.)
• Simple storybooks with expressive illustrations

Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with the emotions represented in the picture cards and choose a couple of storybooks that have clear emotional expressions.

Activities

• Emotion Mirror Game:

  Using a mirror, take turns making different faces that represent various emotions. The student can copy your expressions and then describe how they feel using simple words like "happy" or "sad".

• Emotion Drawing:

  Have the student draw a picture of something that makes them feel a certain way. For example, if they draw a sunny day, they might say it makes them "happy".

• Story Time Feelings:

  Read a story together and pause to discuss the characters' feelings. Ask the student how they think the character feels at different points in the story and why.

Talking Points

• "Can you show me a happy face in the mirror?"
• "What color do you want to use for your happy drawing?"
• "How do you think the character feels when they see their friend?"
• "What makes you feel surprised? Can you draw it?"
• "Let’s make a sad face together! What makes you feel that way?"