Skill· 4y–6y· 2 min
Feelings Charades — Guess the Emotion
Parent and child take turns acting out emotions while the other guesses. The agent guides the game, observes the child's emotion vocabulary, ability to read facial expressions, and empathy understanding. This activity builds emotional literacy through playful, embodied learning.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child should face each other. No props needed. Ensure the child understands the concept of acting out (no talking during the acting part).
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses movement to express feelings.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSings familiar songs or dancesMind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneDescribes feelings with supportHeart· 4.5y–5.5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneInitiates new combinations of movement and gesture in order to express and respond to feelings, ideas and experiences.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon