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"I HAVE DIFFERENT EMOTIONS" CRAFT

Bossy emotion Happy emotion
Mad emotionSad emotion

"Sarah" asked for some ideas on different emotions!  I thought my 2 year old would have fun with this theme so tried to make a craft suitable for younger kids too.

Materials you will need are a printer, paper (I prefer white construction paper or another heavier paper), scissors, glue, crayons and a paper plate/CD/or margarine lid.  Optional materials include wool for hair and a popsicle stick or tongue depressor to turn the craft into a puppet.
 
bulletCut two pieces of construction paper the size of your circle if you aren't using a paper plate (trace around the CD or margarine lid).
bulletGlue the construction paper to your circle (both sides).
bulletThis step can be done by an adult earlier.
 
bulletPrint out the template of choice. 
 
bulletColour pieces, as necessary.
 
bulletCut out the pieces.  This step may require adult assistance and can be done prior to making the craft with the children.
 
bulletPaste the template pieces onto the circle to make an expression (see pictures above for some ideas).  The eyebrows are a key way to change the emotions!
 
bulletYou can make these "reversible" by gluing one face on the front (happy for example) and one on the back (sad for example).
 
bulletPut some wool on for hair if you like.
 
bulletGlue a popsicle stick on to make a puppet if you like.
 
bulletAsk your child to describe how the character is feeling.  Ask them to describe a situation that made them feel that way.
 
bulletClose the template window after printing to return to this screen. 
bulletSometimes it may say "No pages available to print". 
bulletThis happens with some browsers and means that you've printed or print previewed once already. 
bulletIf you get this message, hit RELOAD or REFRESH and try printing again.
 
bulletSet page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP in most browsers). 

Template for colour printer

Template for black and white printer