Skill· 4y–5y· 2 min
Identifying the emotions
This helps identify and express emotions. Begin this activity by reading a Halloween story to your toddler, making special emphasis on the characters feelings. Look for illustrations in the story that depict various emotions and talk about th
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
You'll need a story. This helps identify and express emotions.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneNames own feelingsHeart· 3y–4y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSustains back-and-forth conversationMind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneDescribes feelings with supportHeart· 4.5y–5.5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows nonverbal story understandingMind· 3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneIdentifies characters and eventsMind· 3.8y–4.6y· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
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