This lesson plan focuses on helping toddlers identify and express various emotions through engaging activities. The session begins with a circle time where children are introduced to different feelings using emotion flashcards and encouraged to mimic expressions. A lively feelings song follows, incorporating movements to reinforce the concepts.
Next, the children gather for storytime, where they explore emotions further through a book that prompts discussions about feelings. Plush toys are introduced as a fun way for kids to project emotions and share stories about their chosen items.
Children then participate in a drawing activity, creating representations of their favorite feelings, followed by sharing their creations with the group. The session concludes with a wrap-up discussion, reinforcing what the children have learned about emotions, and featuring a positive group activity to foster connection.
Throughout the lesson, there is an emphasis on participation and expression, allowing toddlers to develop their emotional vocabulary and understanding of feelings in themselves and others. For follow-up, a feelings chart can be created, and an "Emotion of the Week" can be introduced to deepen their exploration of emotions over time.
| Level | Toddler |
| Subject | Emotional Development |
| Subject Area | Identifying Feelings |
| Age Range | 1 to 3 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 45 mins |