Clown Emotions

Recognizing emotions through clown faces supports emotional intelligence.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Social & Emotional Development
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Students will identify and mimic different emotions shown by clowns.

Materials

• Emotion cards with clown faces
• Mirror

Instructions

1. Show clown faces with different emotions.

2. Ask children to name and copy each emotion.

3. Discuss when they feel each emotion.

Educator tip

Use a mirror so children can see themselves making faces.

Assessment

Check emotion vocabulary and expression.

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