Emotion Expression Explorer
Students explore showing different emotions through facial expressions, body language, and movement
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About This Activity
Students explore showing different emotions through facial expressions, body language, and movement
Quick Info
10 mins
moderate
20
6m x 6m minimum for movement, circle space for sharing
Equipment Required
Emotion reference cards/pictures
1 set
Mirror (if available)
1
Cards
As needed
Mirror
As needed
Word boards or flip chart
As needed
Emotion picture cards
As needed
Normative Data Charts
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Creating Space
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Values
Empathy
Self-Control
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Weather
All Weather
Indoor Only
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