![]() Helping children with labeling and identifying feelings and emotions is such an important first step in any SEL curriculum. We look at the pictures and my students have to look at the facial expressions of the person, look at the scenario and determine the emotion the person is feeling. I enjoy playing a game I call “Guess the Emotion” with my preschoolers. Or a game of charades where students get to act out the different emotions may be a fun way to get your students moving and identifying feelings. ![]() A fun matching game where students need to match a facial expression to the emotion. Games are another great way to practice identifying emotions. Include Fun & Games to Help Your Students Identify Feelings Many preschoolers may even share a story of a time they felt like a character in a book. ![]() Having students look at the words, pictures, and situations can help them identify and relate to the characters and their own emotions. Ask your students questions like: How is the character feeling? How do you know? What is showing you that character is feeling that emotion? Look at the different characters and discuss their emotions. No! David! Or The Boy With Big Feelings are great choices. Search for picture books centered on characters who often have a lot of emotions. They are a great resource for not only teaching my students reading skills but also social-emotional skills! Use Picture Books to Help Identify Feelings and Emotions Display colorful posters to complement your identifying emotions unit of study.
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