This activity is called “Fishing for Feelings” and it’s designed to help kids learn about emotions by matching smiley faces that show the same feeling.
Here’s how you do it:
1. Look at the yellow smiley face circles on the paper grids — each one shows a different emotion (like happy, sad, surprised, etc.).
2. Use the fishing rod (with a magnet or clip) to pick up one smiley face from the blue “water” area at the bottom.
3. Find the matching smiley face on the grid — the one with the exact same expression.
4. Place the caught smiley face on top of its match on the grid.
5. Keep going until all the smiley faces are matched!
It helps you:
- Recognize different feelings
- Practice fine motor skills (using your hands carefully)
- Learn to match things that are the same
You can play alone or with friends — and it’s free to print and use!
Final Answer:
Match each smiley face you “fish” from the water to the identical smiley face on the grid above.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of feelings games.
