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Toddler Social-Emotional Learning 14m

Feelings faces circle

May 14, 2025

Use expression cards and mirrors to help children notice emotions, describe facial cues, and practice empathy in a group setting.

Learning Focus
Emotion vocabulary
Self-awareness
Empathy building
Instructions
Total Time
14 min
STEP 01

Show one emotion card at a time and name the feeling together.

STEP 02

Invite children to copy the face in a mirror.

STEP 03

Talk about a moment when someone might feel that way.

STEP 04

Finish by asking each child to choose one feeling card that matches their day.

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Materials Needed
Emotion cards
Child-safe mirrors
Circle time mat