Little Faces Big Feelings: What Emotions Look Like
#2 of 3 in Little Feminist Presents Series
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What’s inside...
Learn about the emotions behind the faces of over 90 different children, then use the included mirror to practice understanding your own feelings! See why kids are happy, sad, mad/frustrated, surprised, scared, brave, bored, silly, and/or tired with beautiful photographs showing every bit of context (like welcoming a new sibling, falling off a bike, or getting ready to sleep). Every spread shows the same emotion on 10 different children's faces so family members and educators can demonstrate emotions look different for everyone. Created with neurodiverse children in mind! Complete with family discussion questions and a feelings wheel in the back matter.
Discussion points
How did the different faces in the book make you feel?
Which emotion do you think is the hardest to express, and why?
Can you remember a time when you felt like one of the characters in the book?
Why do you think it's important to show our feelings?
How can we help someone who is feeling a big emotion?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, mirror the emotions depicted on the pages to demonstrate empathy.
Encourage your child to draw their own 'Little Faces' expressing different emotions they feel.
Use the book as a tool to teach emotional vocabulary by pointing to different faces and naming the feelings.
After reading, ask your child to share their favorite part and discuss the feelings associated with that scene.
Promote understanding by comparing emotions in the book with real-life situations your child may encounter.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Emotions
Explanation: This book guides children through various emotions, using expressive illustrations and simple text, helping them recognize and name their feelings.
Real-World Application: Children learn to identify their emotions, aiding in better emotional regulation and communication with others.
Example Lesson: Empathy Development
Explanation: Through seeing characters in multiple emotional scenarios, children understand that others have feelings too, which may be different from their own.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding to real-world interactions, fostering kindness and empathy towards peers and family members.
Example Lesson: Expression of Feelings
Explanation: The story encourages children to express their emotions openly, showing that it’s healthy and normal to talk about how they feel.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be open about their feelings with parents and teachers, improving emotional honesty and relationships.
Example Lesson: Coping with Negative Emotions
Explanation: The book presents constructive ways characters deal with negative emotions, providing positive behavior models.
Real-World Application: Children learn coping mechanisms for negative emotions, such as taking deep breaths or talking about what bothers them, useful in everyday challenges.