Emoti-con Twister
Movement games with emotion themes build gross motor skills and emotion recognition simultaneously.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: My Feelings
- Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Move body parts to emotion-themed commands
- Practice balance and coordination
- Recognize emotion faces quickly
Materials
- Large emotion face mats or floor spots
- Spinner or caller cards
Instructions
1. Place large emotion face mats on the floor.
2. Call out commands: 'Put your hand on happy!' 'Put your foot on sad!'
3. Children move to the corresponding emotion.
4. Increase complexity: 'Right hand on surprised!'
5. Add movement challenges: 'Hop to angry!'
6. Let children take turns being the caller.
Educator tip
For younger children, use only 3-4 emotions and keep movements simple.
Assessment
Note coordination, emotion recognition, and ability to follow directions.
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