Emotion Faces Activity for Kids (K-1) – Fun SEL Worksheets for Identifying and Expressing Emotions

Looking for a fun and simple way to help your little ones understand their emotions? The Emotion Faces Activity is perfect for kids in grades K-1! This Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activity is all about helping kids identify and express emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear—through drawing, storytelling, and a little bit of reflection.

Whether you’re a parent or teacher, we’ve made it super easy for you to guide the kiddos through this. You’ll get step-by-step scripts, creative worksheets, and emotion cards to make emotional learning fun, engaging, and hands-on!

What’s Inside:

• Emotion Face Templates: Let the kids draw, color, and show off their different “emotion faces”—it’s super fun!
• Emotion Cards: Cute cards that show different faces and feelings, helping kids connect emotions with facial expressions.
• Emotion Reflection Worksheet: A creative space where kids can draw and write about times they’ve felt specific emotions.
• Mirror Instructions Card: Watch your little ones giggle as they see how their faces change with different emotions—so fun!
• Emotion Story Prompts: Encourage the kids to share their own stories about emotions—because everyone loves a good story!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Super Easy and Fun: Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this activity is easy to set up and gets kids excited about learning emotions.
• Perfect for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): It’s all about helping kids recognize and express their emotions in a positive way.
• Flexible for Parents & Teachers: We’ve got separate scripts for you whether you’re working with your own kids or an entire class. It’s all about making emotional learning a breeze!
• Builds Emotional Skills: By reflecting and sharing their feelings, kids are building self-awareness, empathy, and healthy ways to express themselves.

So, if you’re ready to help your kiddos recognize and understand their emotions (and have a little fun doing it!), the Emotion Faces Activity is exactly what you need. Perfect for classrooms, playgroups, or a fun afternoon at home!