Our Faces Use Muscles

Understanding that facial expressions use muscles introduces basic anatomy while exploring emotions.

Objectives

1. Give each child a mirror.

2. Ask them to smile big—what parts of their face move?

3. Try frowning—what moves now?

4. Explain that tiny muscles in our faces help us show feelings.

5. Play 'Simon Says' with facial expressions.

6. Create before/after drawings of face muscles at rest vs. expressing.

Use simple language like 'face helpers' for young children instead of 'muscles.'

Observe children's ability to identify and replicate facial movements.

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