Welcome students! Today we’re playing Emotion Charades to practice reading nonverbal cues. Explain that charades means no speaking—only body language and facial expressions.

Read each rule aloud and pause for questions before starting the game.

Prompt the actor to show happiness with big smiles, raised cheeks, and open posture.

Encourage students to show surprise by widening eyes, raising eyebrows, and opening mouths in awe.

Ask actors to demonstrate sadness with drooped shoulders, a frown, and slow movements.

Direct students to express anger through clenched fists, furrowed brows, and stiff posture.

Guide the actor to convey fear by trembling hands, wide eyes, and protective postures.

Invite students to portray excitement with raised arms, jumping in place, or a huge grin.

Suggest nervous signs like fidgeting, nail-biting, or pacing quietly.

Start the first round now! Choose a team to begin and set your timer for 30 seconds per turn.