LESSON 16: Angry Face Play
Lesson Focus: Sequential Memory
Age Group: 2-3 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Remember: Identify angry facial features
2. Understand: Connect angry feelings to facial and body expression
3. Apply: Show anger through face and body

MATERIALS:

1. Music player with 2 strong/tense tracks and 2 neutral tracks
2. Visual cue cards: ANGRY FACE (emoji or photo), NEUTRAL FACE
3. Drum or hand clapper (for start/stop cues)
4. Floor spots or tape (to define personal space)
5. Powerpoint:

LESSON PROCEDURES:

1) Welcome and Warm-Up (3 minutes)

• Circle time: strong stomps, shoulder rolls, clenched fists then release
• Introduce “angry face.” Show cue card and model a tight mouth and strong eyes
• Learners copy and say “angry” in a firm voice

2) Concept Demo: What is an Angry Face? (4 minutes)

• Teacher models angry vs. neutral face
• Highlight features: tight mouth, furrowed brows, strong eyes
• Call-and-response: show ANGRY FACE card; learners mirror expression
• Ask 2–3 learners to describe what makes a face look angry

3) Guided Practice: Angry Body Moves (8 minutes)

Use 30-second intervals to explore different body parts with strong movement prompts:

• Angry hands – clench, push forward, open wide
• Angry feet – stomp, march, freeze firm
• Angry arms – stretch strong, punch air (safe), cross tight
• Angry shoulders – lift, tense, drop
• Angry head – shake, nod firm, tilt strong
• Angry tummy – tighten, twist, breathe out
• Angry knees – bend firm, bounce, hold still
• Angry whole body – stand tall, move strong, freeze solid

Use music to guide tempo and drum/clap to cue transitions. Emphasise safe, expressive movement and clear resets.

4) Mirror Moment: Face and Feeling (5 minutes)

Invite learners to act out simple angry scenarios with both facial and body expression. Hold each for ~30 seconds:

1. Someone took your toy – tight mouth, clenched fists
2. You can’t go outside – furrowed brows, stomp feet
3. You’re waiting too long – strong eyes, tense arms
4. You spilled your drink – clenched hands, firm breath
5. You want a turn – crossed arms, firm face
6. You’re told “no” – tight cheeks, stomp once
7. You’re feeling rushed – fast feet, strong shoulders
8. You’re very tired and frustrated – tense body, slow breath

Narrate each with calm clarity. Remind children to show angry face and body, then reset gently.

5) Music Response: Angry Switches (5 minutes)

Use 4 music excerpts (2 strong/tense, 2 neutral), each ~30 seconds. For each strong track, prompt:

1. Show your angry face
2. Move your angry body
3. Say a strong word or sound – e.g., “No!” “Stop!” “Grr!”
4. Freeze for 3 seconds when music stops

For neutral tracks, rest quietly with neutral face and still body. Alternate tracks and praise safe, expressive switches.

6) Application Game: Angry Parade (3 minutes)

Narrate a simple story with strong emotion scenarios. Children act out each part with angry face and body, then reset:

“Let’s go on an angry parade. First, we’re walking and someone takes our toy—clench fists and say ‘No!’ Then we spill our snack—stomp once and breathe out. We want a turn—cross arms and show strong eyes. We’re told ‘no’—tight mouth and firm feet. And finally, we sit down and take a big breath to feel calm again.”

Use drum/clap to cue each scene. Keep narration slow, clear, and reassuring.

7) Cool-Down and Reflect (2 minutes)

• Breathing: strong inhale, soft exhale
• Reflection: “Show me your angry face.” “What helped you feel calm again?”
• Optional: group breath or gentle wave goodbye

ASSESSMENT

• Identification: Learner points to or mimics angry face when shown cue card
• Demonstration: Learner produces clear angry facial expression and body movement on cue
• Connection: Learner links feeling to expression in mirror or scenario play
• Control: Learner switches between angry and neutral expression with music or verbal cues

REMARKS

• Safety and Inclusion: Emphasise safe movement; offer seated options for strong expression
• Classroom Management: Use freeze signal consistently; narrate safe examples (“I see strong arms and calm feet”)
• Language Support: Pair emotion words with visuals and gestures; keep prompts short (“Angry face.” “Freeze.”)
• Differentiation:
  • For emerging learners: focus on one feature (mouth only)
  • For advanced learners: combine face and body (angry stomp with tight mouth)
• Transitions: Pre-cue switches (“Ready to show angry in 3-2-1”) to support executive function
• Environment: Clear space; place music source where you can pause quickly
• Family/Carer Note (optional): Try a home mirror game—make angry faces together and talk about calming strategies