Express Yourself
Verbal expression of emotions builds emotional vocabulary and communication skills.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: My Feelings
- Learning area: Language Arts
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Use words to describe personal feelings
- Practice 'I feel...' statements
- Listen to others share their feelings
Materials
- Emotion faces chart
- Stuffed animal or puppet
- Talking stick (optional)
Instructions
1. Introduce the 'I feel...' sentence starter.
2. Use a puppet to model: 'I feel happy because the sun is shining.'
3. Pass the talking stick and invite each child to share.
4. Accept all answers with validation: 'Thank you for sharing.'
5. Practice with different scenarios: 'How would you feel if...?'
6. Create a class feelings book with each child's page.
Educator tip
Provide sentence frames for shy children: 'I feel because .'
Assessment
Evaluate children's use of emotion words and ability to express themselves.
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- Match the Emotion
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