Happy Hearts Sorting Worksheet
Happy Hearts Sort
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________
Cut out the pictures from page 2. Glue them in the correct box below!
Happy
Sad
"How do we feel today?"
Cut-out Pieces
Carefully cut along the dotted lines.
🤝
Sharing toys with a friend
🍦💧
Dropping your ice cream
🫂
Getting a big hug
🩹
Hurting your knee
✋✨
Getting a high-five
🧸❓
Losing your favorite toy
🎨
Making art together
🌧️🧺
Rain during a picnic
Happy Hearts Slides
Happy Hearts
Finding Joy Together
What is Happy?
Happiness is a warm and sunny feeling inside!
It makes us want to smile, laugh, and play.
😊
Happy Face Clues
👄
The Smile
The corners of the mouth go UP!
👀
The Eyes
Our eyes get crinkly or sparkly!
🍎
The Cheeks
Our cheeks go UP like round apples!
Happy Body Clues
Tall Shoulders
We stand tall and proud!
Waving Hands
We wave or give high-fives!
Bouncy Feet
We might jump or skip!
💃🕺
Time to Sort!
😊
Happy
VS
😢
Sad
Can you help me find all the Happy Hearts scenarios?
Happy Hearts Teacher Guide
Happy Hearts Guide
Teacher Resource
Grade K • Social-Emotional Learning
Learning Objectives
- Identify facial and body clues associated with happiness.
- Distinguish between happy and sad scenarios.
- Practice empathy by recognizing emotions in others.
Materials Needed
- • Happy Hearts Slides
- • Sorting Worksheet (2 pages)
- • Scissors & Glue
- • Yellow crayons/markers
Slide Discussion Prompts
Slide 2: What is Happy?
"What are some things that make you feel happy right away? How does your tummy feel when you are happy?"
Slide 3: Happy Faces
"Look at your neighbor. Can you show them your biggest apple-cheek smile? What do their eyes look like?"
Slide 4: Happy Bodies
"If we are really excited and happy, do we sit still or move around? Let's do a happy wiggle!"
Pro-Tips for Success
Model First: Act out a scenario (like winning a game) and have students identify your "clues" before starting the worksheet.
Vocabulary: Introduce synonyms for happy like "joyful," "cheerful," or "excited" for advanced learners.
Worksheet Answer Key
Happy Side
- 🤝 Sharing toys with a friend
- 🫂 Getting a big hug
- ✋ Getting a high-five
- 🎨 Making art together
Sad Side
- 🍦 Dropping your ice cream
- 🩹 Hurting your knee
- 🧸 Losing your favorite toy
- 🌧️ Rain during a picnic
🖍️
Quick Extension: "Happy Mirror"
After the sorting activity, give students a small hand mirror (or use their tablets in camera mode). Ask them to practice their "Happy Eyes" and "Apple Cheeks."
Bonus Writing Prompt:
"I feel happy when I ________________________________."
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