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Happiness Hunt Outline

Students will identify sources of personal joy by exploring happy images, hunting for “happy” objects in the room, drawing their own happy moments, and sharing with peers.

This lesson builds emotional awareness and a positive classroom culture by helping kindergarteners recognize, articulate, and celebrate what makes them happy.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Happiness

5 minutes

Step 2

Feelings Photo Gallery

5 minutes

Step 3

Classroom Happiness Hunt

10 minutes

Step 4

My Happy Moments Drawing

7 minutes

Step 5

Share a Smile Circle

3 minutes

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Family Picnic

Point to the photo and say: "Look at this family picnic. What do you see? How does it make you feel?"

Playground Fun

Ask students: "What are the children doing on the playground? Does playing outdoors make you happy? Why?"

Ice Cream Treat

Say: "Who loves ice cream? What flavor do you think this is? How does eating ice cream make you feel?"

Playful Puppy

Ask: "What pet do you see here? Do you have a pet at home? How does playing with a pet make you feel?"

Birthday Balloons

Say: "These are birthday balloons! Whose birthday do you remember celebrating? How did it make you feel?"

Beach Day

Ask: "What are these kids doing at the beach? Have you ever been to the beach? How does building sandcastles make you feel?"

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Journal

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Cool Down

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What Makes Me Happy

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