Facial Expressions
name two parts of your face that can be used to show feelings
(model different facial expressions for clients if necessary)
examples: eyes, mouth, eye brows, nose
name a feeling that people can show using their body
model if needed and have clients describe
true or false: the tone and volume of your voice can show other people how you are feeling
true
Victor was going to ask his staff for help with his craft project. He noticed that she was helping someone else eat their lunch and decided to wait.
1) what might have happened if Victor asked for help while his staff was helping someone else?
2) Tell why it was good that Victor waited to ask.
Example: If Victor interrupted his staff, his peer might not be able to finish her lunch, the staff may be annoyed, etc.
It was good that Victor waited because he could see his staff was busy and didn't have time to help him during that moment.
Name one thing someone might do that you should ignore
example: name calling or teasing
Show or tell what your face might look like when someone gives you a compliment
examples: smiling, eye contact
name two parts of your body that can be used to show feelings
(model body language for clients if needed- slumped shoulders, head in hands, etc)
examples: head, shoulders, etc.
name a feeling we can show with our voices
model different tones for clients if necessary
examples: excited, angry, confused (upward inflection), sad
You see your friend talking with someone else but have something really important to share. What can you say to interrupt politely?
Excuse me
name a time when you shouldn't ignore someone
example: during emergencies, fire drills, when talking to safety officers etc.
Your friend is feeling sad. Show or tell what your friend's face might look like.
examples: face in hands, frown, tears, etc.
Show how your body might look if you just won a contest.
model if needed and have clients describe/imitate
examples: hands in the air, waving/cheering
when is it okay to use a silly voice? Name one time or place when it is not okay to use a silly voice.
okay examples: during games with friends, when telling a jokes
not okay examples: during an emergency, when talking to a safety officer
Maria noticed that her friend was angry. She waited until her friend calmed down before asking if she wanted to play a game.
1) Why did Maria wait?
2) What might have happened if Sarah had asked her friend to play when she was angry.
Example: Maria waited because she could tell her friend wasn't in the mood to play a game. If she didn't wait, Sarah's friend might have felt anger toward Sarah.
Megan called Joe a mean name. Joe glared at Megan but did not say anything. Did Joe completely ignore Megan?
example: No, he showed her that he was upset with the glare on his face.
Show or describe what your face will look like when you are paying attention to the person who is talking.
example: eye contact, nodding head
show or tell how your body might look when you feeling sad
model if needed and have clients describe
examples: head down, shoulders slumped, head in hands
Pretend you are apologizing to your friend for something you did to upset them. Use your tone of voice to show how sorry you are.
empathetic tone of voice
The lifeguard was on duty watching people swim. Jolisa asked the lifeguard to look at her new watch.
1) Explain why this was the wrong time to ask the lifeguard to look at her watch.
2) What do you think the lifeguard thought when Jolisa asked the question?
Example: It was the wrong time because the lifeguard was in the middle of doing his job and trying to keep everybody safe. The lifeguard might have been annoyed at Jolisa's question because it could distract him from his job.
A stranger tried to talk to Lee when he was at the park near his house. The stranger asked Lee to leave the park with him but instead Lee ignored him and walked home.
1) tell why it was good for Lee to ignore the stranger.
2) what might have happened if Lee went with the stranger?
example: It is good that Lee ignored the stranger because he shouldn't go with people he doesn't know. If he did, he might have been in danger.
Why is it important to pay attention to people's facial expressions?
a) to understand how they are feeling
b) to see if they washed their face today
c) to remember who you are talking to
a) to understand how they are feeling
show how your body looks when you are paying attention
examples: sitting up right, head facing speaker
what does it mean to raise your voice? When people raise their voice how do you think they are feeling?
example: Raising your voice means speaking loudly. People might feel angry, frustrated, upset or scared when they raise their voice.
1)name a time or place where it is okay to talk loudly. 2)name a time or place when you should not talk loudly
1) outdoor parks, sports events, cook outs, festivals, parades
2) movie theater, library, church, bedtime
True or false: when there is a safety emergency you should never ignore it and always ask for help
true