As the new school year approaches, it’s natural for children to experience a range of emotions. To help them prepare, we’ve created “Emotion Charades” using our Applejake® Emoticons Cards—a fun and interactive way to explore feelings together.

What is Emotion Charades?
Emotion Charades is a playful twist on the classic game of charades, designed to help kids express and recognize emotions. Using Applejake® Emoticons Cards, this game encourages children to act out emotions and connect them to school-related scenarios.

Emotion Charades

How to Play

Materials Needed:
Applejake® Emoticons Cards

Steps:

  1. Draw a Card: Each player draws a card and secretly looks at the emotion depicted.
  2. Act It Out: Without speaking, the player acts out the emotion using facial expressions and gestures.
  3. Guess the Emotion: Other players guess the emotion. Once guessed correctly, discuss a school situation where this emotion might occur.
  4. Continue: Play continues with each player taking turns until all cards are used or the game ends.

Game Variation: Add specific school scenarios to increase the challenge, such as “Show how you’d feel if you were called on in class.”

Why It’s Great for Back to School

  • Boosts Emotional Awareness: Helps kids identify and understand their feelings.
  • Encourages Open Conversations: Provides a fun way to discuss emotions related to school.
  • Fun Family Bonding: A great way to connect and prepare for the new school year together.

Check out our Emotional Education Essentials!

Introducing Applejake® Emotional Resilience Resources – the ideal companions for nurturing your child's emotional growth! Whether you weave them into storytelling sessions or seamlessly integrate them into your daily rituals, our flashcards offer an engaging and interactive platform for kids to delve into the realms of empathy and emotional understanding. Through these flashcards, children acquire the skills to identify, describe, and convey their emotions in a wholesome and safe manner