Emotions Exhibit
Language Extension: FEEL
Welcome to the Emotion Room! You’ve seen how the word FEEL can help children talk about their own and others’ emotions. Here are more ways to practice this important skill while playing and learning together.
Mirrors & Faces: Encourage your child to make faces in the mirrors. Model phrases like:
“You feel happy!”
“Can you make a surprised face?”
“Oh, you feel sad…let’s show it together!”
Emotion Strip: Use the strip to point out and label different feelings: happy, sad, surprised, scared, excited, etc. Ask your child to point to how the characters feel.
Books & Stories: While reading, pause to ask: “How does this character feel?” and encourage your child to point, act, or verbalize the emotion.
At the Museum: More Ways to Explore FEEL
Daily Check-ins: Ask your child, “How do you feel?” during morning routines, before or after school, or bedtime.
Pretend Play: Use dolls, stuffed animals, or action figures. Ask your child to describe how their toys feel: “The puppy feels tired. Can you show me?”
Storytime: Pause while reading books and ask, “How does this character feel?” Encourage pointing, gestures, or words.
At Home: Take FEEL Beyond the Museum
When your child shows an emotion or points to one on the strip, name it and imitate it together:
“You feel surprised! Let’s make a surprised face together.”
“You’re happy! Can you clap like you feel happy?”
Extra Tip: Make FEEL a game! Take turns showing different emotions and guessing how the other person feels. This builds emotional awareness, vocabulary, and social communication.