Facial Expressions - Parent 3

Your child is participating in classroom activities focused on learning the importance of identifying facial expressions. We would love for you to keep the discussion going at home!

Definition: Facial expressions show how a person is likely feeling inside.

Student Goal: When asked, the student will identify a peer/adult’s facial expression to interpret their emotion.

Here are just a few ideas to help get the conversation started:

• What are facial expressions? ?
• Why are facial expressions important in understanding another person’s message?
• Can facial expressions provide us with information different from the words someone says?
• Do facial expressions change the meaning of words?