Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Happy, Sad, and Mad Faces

Let's learn about our feelings like happy, sad, and mad! Knowing how we feel helps us understand ourselves and be a good friend to others.

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What & Why

Everyone has feelings, and it's okay to feel all of them! Our faces can show our feelings to others without even using words. Learning to see feelings on faces helps us understand our friends and know when they might need a hug or some space.
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Example 1 — Happy

Imagine you just got a brand new puppy! Your mouth would make a big smile. Your eyes might get wide and sparkly. This is a happy face! You feel warm and bouncy inside when you are happy.
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Example 2 — Sad

Imagine your best friend is moving to a new town. Your mouth might turn down into a frown. Your eyes might get watery with tears. This is a sad face. You might feel heavy inside and want a hug when you are sad.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What does a big smile on someone's face usually mean?
A.They are happy
B.They are sleepy
C.They are cold
D.They are hungry
Beginner
Maya is building with blocks and her tower falls down. She makes a frown and a tear rolls down her cheek. How is Maya feeling?
A.Happy
B.Sad
C.Excited
D.Silly
Beginner
Which of these feelings is it okay to have?
A.Only happy
B.Only sad
C.Only mad
D.All of them: happy, sad, and mad

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Let's learn about our feelings like happy, sad, and mad! Knowing how we feel helps us understand ourselves and be a good friend to others.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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