Clown Feelings Faces
Recognising emotions in faces builds emotional intelligence.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Circus
- Learning area: Social & Emotional Development
- Level: EYFS 3-4
Objectives
- Students will identify emotions from facial expressions.
- Students will discuss situations that cause different feelings.
Materials
- Emotion cards with clown faces
- Mirror
- Feeling chart
Instructions
1. Show clown faces with different emotions.
2. Name each emotion and discuss what might cause it.
3. Students make faces in the mirror matching emotions.
4. Share times they felt each emotion.
Educator tip
Validate all emotions as normal and acceptable.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Evaluate emotion identification and expression.