Color Me Happy

Worksheet Description

This printable playdough mat is designed to encourage preschool children to explore emotions through a tactile and creative activity. The mat features the word “HAPPY” in bold letters at the top, setting the theme for the session. Below the header, there is a blank, simplified face of a child with hair tied up in a neat bun, awaiting the imaginative touch of little hands. The clear facial outline invites children to use their playdough to mold features that express happiness, such as a wide smile, sparkling eyes, or even rosy cheeks.

The mat serves as a canvas for young ones to practice their fine motor skills and emotional recognition. By manipulating playdough to form various facial features, children develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Moreover, this hands-on activity opens up discussions about emotions, helping children understand and label feelings they experience and observe in others. As they craft a joyous expression on the mat, it reinforces their understanding of “happy” as an emotion and how it can be expressed visually. This form of play is not only educational but also a delightful way for children to express creativity and learn about emotions in an engaging and interactive manner.