💛 Feel⏱ Quick Play · 5 min⏱ Discovery Play · 10 minAges 2–3, 3–4, 4–6
You need
Nothing! Just you.
Nice to have: a mirror
Steps
- 1. Sit together by a mirror. Or face each other.
- 2. Make a happy face. What makes you happy?
- 3. Now surprised. Now sleepy. Now grumpy.
- 4. Your child makes a face. The grown-up guesses the feeling.
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Use a mirror that is fixed to a wall or lying flat. No loose glass mirrors.
Stop if:
- A feeling brings up something sad — stop and listen
Easier
Only happy and sad.
Harder
Act a feeling with your whole body, not only your face.
Only 5 minutes?
Three faces each.
Why it matters: Naming feelings is the first step to handling them.
Clean-up: Nothing to tidy.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.