EmoFeel Challenge

DESCRIPTION:

The EmoFeel Challenge is an interactive and engaging activity designed to help students aged 10-12 improve their emotional competence related to risk-taking. This activity combines the fun of charades with the exploration of various emotions, encouraging students to express and understand emotions in a dynamic and interactive way.

OUTCOMES:

• Enhanced emotional competence, including the ability to recognize and convey emotions effectively.
• Improved communication skills.
• Increased self-confidence in taking risks.
• Greater empathy and understanding of others' emotions.

DURATION: 40 minutes

MATERIALS:

• Emotion cards (prepared in advance, each card featuring an emotion like "joy," "anger," "surprise," "fear," "disgust," and "sadness").
• A whiteboard or paper and markers (for scoring, 2. if desired).
• Access to a camera or smartphone (for online classes).
• Access to a video conferencing platform (for online classes).

SKILLS RELATED:

• Emotional expression.
• Non-verbal communication.
• Adaptability.
• Self-confidence.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Divide the students into two teams and designate one person as the "actor" in each round.
• Use the emotion cards to randomly select an emotion for the actor. They must convey this emotion without using words while their team guesses.
• Set a timer (e.g., 2 minutes) for each round and keep track of successful guesses on a whiteboard or paper.
• After each round, discuss the emotions conveyed and how taking creative risks enhanced the game.
• For Online Classes: Instruct each student to have their emotion cards ready and their camera turned on.
• Choose a student to be the "actor" and privately message them an emotion card.
• The actor must convey the emotion without using words, while the rest of the class guesses in the chat.
• Set a timer for each round and discuss the emotions conveyed, along with the risks taken, after each round.

TIPS:

• Ensure that the activity is light-hearted and fun to reduce any pressure on students.
• Emphasize the importance of effective non-verbal communication in conveying emotions.
• Encourage students to support and praise each other's efforts.

REFLECTION:

• How did it feel to take creative risks in conveying emotions without using words?
• What challenges did you encounter while trying to express certain emotions through actions and non-verbal cues?
• How has this experience improved your understanding of emotions and your willingness to take creative risks in your daily life?