Bring Empathy to Life: Turn Your Tablet into an Emotion Mirror!

Looking for a new, engaging way to teach Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in your classroom? Our new Emotion Mirror game is designed to do just that, using a simple, interactive format to teach your students about empathy and non-verbal communication.

This game is more than just a fun activity; it's a powerful tool for developing crucial social skills. Here's how to turn it into an engaging classroom activity:

How to Use the Emotion Mirror in Your Classroom

The game's unique design is what makes it so effective for group play. Simply place a tablet on the floor between two students, with one student standing at the top of the screen and the other at the bottom.

• The Actor: The student whose turn it is will see a specific emoji and a simple arrow pointing to them. They must act out the emotion they see on the screen.

• The Guesser: The second student must guess the emotion being acted out without looking at the screen.

The most important rule is that the students must maintain eye contact while playing. This focuses the lesson on reading facial expressions and body language, which are the fundamental building blocks of empathy.

The game is a great way to start your day, fill a brief transitional moment, or serve as a fun activity in a quiet corner of the classroom. It promotes a sense of community and reinforces the idea that understanding one another's feelings is what makes us all friends.

You can access the game and our other free resources at goodlittlesouls.com. We believe that by creating engaging tools, we can help all children grow into compassionate and empathetic individuals.