Mirror, Mirror Emotion Faces (Snow White)

Adds breadth to the unit while reinforcing IPC-aligned skills through play, communication, and reflection.

Framework: EYFS
Unit: EYFS Fairy Tales
Learning area: SEL / Self-Awareness
Level: EYFS Birth-2

Objectives

Attend to mirror
Imitate facial expressions
Participate in short routine

Materials

Mirrors/emotion cards
Sound makers
Character cards
Crayons

Instructions

Infant: 1–2 minutes of mirror + teacher labelling ('happy/sad').

Educator tip

Keep steps visual; model first; use sentence frames; differentiate by support level; celebrate effort and clarity.

Assessment

Observe and note: sustained engagement, sensory responses, early vocalisations, and attachment behaviours. Document using the Characteristics of Effective Learning framework (Playing and Exploring). Teacher observation + simple product check (sorting accuracy, participation, writing/drawing completion).