Welcome the children and introduce the lesson. Say: “Today we are going to be Feelings Friends! We’ll learn to name our feelings and listen to each other.”

Use your [Feelings Flashcards](#feelings-flashcards). Hold up each card, name the feeling, and make the face. Then invite the children to do the same.

Bring out the puppet. Tell a simple story: “Penny the Puppet lost her teddy. She looks sad.” Ask: “How does Penny feel?” and have children point to the poster.

Pass the puppet around the circle. Model first: “I feel happy when I play with friends.” Encourage children to use one or two words.

Show the baskets and cards or toys. Invite each child to place their item in the basket with the matching feeling face.

Gather the circle back together. Lead a cheerful “High-Five Feelings” round: each child high-fives their neighbor and says a feeling word.