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Which subject	Drama
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Introduction to Emotions through Drama

Objectives

• Students will be able to recognize and express basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised) through facial expressions and body language.
• Students will engage in role-play activities to practice expressing emotions.
• Students will enhance their listening and observation skills during peer activities.

Materials

• Picture cards displaying different emotions
• Mirrors for self-observation
• Small props (hats, scarves, puppets) for role play
• Music clips that evoke different emotions
• A designated open space for movement and drama activities

Grade/Age Group

Preschool / Nursery (Ages 3-5)

Subject

Drama

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the early childhood education standards focusing on social-emotional development and creative expression through performing arts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Emotions	5	Introduce the topic by showing picture cards of emotions. Discuss each emotion briefly.
2	Mirror Activity	5	Students use mirrors to mimic facial expressions for each emotion displayed on the cards.
3	Music and Movement	10	Play music clips and ask students to move their bodies to express the different emotions.
4	Role Play Activity	8	In small groups, students will use props to enact a short scenario depicting an emotion.
5	Reflection and Sharing	2	Gather students and discuss the different emotions experienced during the role play.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Ask students to draw a picture showing a time when they felt a specific emotion, to be shared in the next class.

Homework

Students will draw a picture depicting a specific emotion they experienced during the week. The teacher will collect these drawings without requiring students to present them in front of the class.

Lesson script