aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Feelings
Quantity	1
Any other preferences

Lesson Introduction: Exploring Feelings

Warm-Up Activity: Feeling Faces

Objective:

To help students identify and express different feelings through fun and engaging activities.

Materials Needed:

• Paper plates
• Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
• Magazines (for cutting out faces or emotions)
• Glue sticks
• A mirror (optional)

Lesson Start:

1. Gather the Students: Begin the lesson by gathering the students in a circle on the floor. Explain to them that today, we're going to talk about feelings—something we all have!

2. Introduce the Topic: Start by sharing a simple statement: "Every day, we feel different things! Sometimes we're happy, sometimes we're sad, and sometimes we're really excited!" Ask the students to raise their hands and share how they feel right now.

3. Crafting Feeling Faces:

   • Give each student a paper plate and some markers or crayons.
   • Explain that they will create their own "Feeling Faces." Encourage them to draw a face that shows a feeling they often experience (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.).
   • If they prefer, they can cut out faces from magazines and glue them onto the plates.

4. Share with the Class: After the students complete their art, invite them to share their "Feeling Faces" with the class. Ask questions to prompt discussion:

   • "What feeling did you choose, and why?"
   • "Can you tell us about a time when you felt like this?"

5. Feeling Jar (Optional Extension): To extend the activity, create a "Feeling Jar" where students can add their "Feeling Faces" during the week. This can be a great way to check in on how everyone is feeling throughout the week.

Transition to Lesson:

Conclude the warm-up activity by saying, "Great job expressing your feelings! Now, let's dive deeper into understanding different feelings and how to use words to describe them."

This engaging introduction sets a positive tone for the lesson and encourages participation, fostering a supportive environment as the students explore their emotions.