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Writer's pictureJessica

Facial Expressions, Emotions and Learning to Observe

During this lesson, the students learned how to communicate via speaking, writing and drawing. Kids have a hard time talking about their feelings. The arts give them the means to express themselves when they can’t find the words to say. Encourage your kids to draw or journal about their day. The students, volunteers and I learned about each others' stories before we left the classroom.


Objective

The student will spend time looking at how facial expressions change with emotions. Students will observe their peers and draw the different expressions.


Materials

  • Paper

  • Coloring utensils

  • Mirror if working alone

Steps

  • What is an expression? Can you make a sad, or angry, or happy face? These are all expressions we’ll look at. We’ll also examine the things that happen to our faces when we make these expressions.

  • Look at how your neighbor's face changes when they change expressions. Make an expression of some sort and hold it for a minute or two.

  • Notice your eyes, eyebrows, and mouth. These three areas define to a large extent what our expression is.

  • Observe carefully all of the changes that take place on a person’s face when they show different expressions.

  • Draw as many different expressions as you have time for in class.




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