Happy Masks

Creating and using happy masks promotes verbal expression and storytelling about positive emotions.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: My Feelings
• Learning area: Language Arts
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Create a mask showing a happy expression
• Use descriptive words to talk about happiness
• Engage in pretend play with masks

Materials

• Paper plates
• Popsicle sticks
• Yellow and bright colored paper
• Markers
• Tape
• Glitter (optional)

Instructions

1. Discuss what makes us happy—ask children to share examples.

2. Provide paper plates and art supplies.

3. Help children create happy face masks.

4. Attach popsicle sticks as handles.

5. Invite children to hold up their masks and share what makes them happy.

6. Create a 'Happy Wall' display with mask photos.

Educator tip

Encourage children to use full sentences: 'I feel happy when...'

Assessment

Listen for emotion vocabulary and ability to express thoughts verbally.

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• Our Faces Use Muscles
• Let It Out
• Express Yourself
• Hokey Pokey
• How Many Feelings
• Share and Care
• Emoti-con Twister