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😊 Big feelings

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What does a happy face look like?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Questions in this set

  1. What does a happy face look like?
  2. Why do we cry?
  3. What does a sad face look like?
  4. Why do we laugh?
  5. What does an angry face look like?
  6. Why am I shy sometimes?
  7. What does a scared face look like?
  8. Why do I get mad sometimes?

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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What does a happy face look like? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew
What does a happy face look like?

A happy face has a big smile and eyes that light up. You might feel happy when you play or get a hug.

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Talk about itWhat makes you feel happy?
Did you know?When you smile a lot, your cheeks can feel a little tired.
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Try itMake your biggest happy face right now.
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Still curious?What does a sad face look like?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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Why do we cry? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew
Why do we cry?

We cry when we feel sad, hurt, or even very happy. It is the body's way of showing a big feeling. There is no shame in crying, everyone cries sometimes.

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Talk about itWhat made you cry last time?
Did you know?Tears can help you feel better after a good cry.
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Try itNext time you feel like crying, say out loud how you feel, like "I feel sad".
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Still curious?Why do we laugh?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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What does a sad face look like? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew
What does a sad face look like?

A sad face has a droopy mouth, and sometimes tears fall. It is okay to feel sad.

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Talk about itWhat makes you feel sad?
Did you know?You can feel sad and better again on the very same day.
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Try itMake a sad face, then a happy face right after.
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Still curious?What does an angry face look like?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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Why do we laugh? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew
Why do we laugh?

We laugh when something surprises us in a funny way. Laughing with others makes everyone feel happier together.

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Talk about itWhat is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
Did you know?Babies start laughing at around four months old.
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Try itTry to make someone laugh today and notice how good it feels.
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Still curious?Why am I shy sometimes?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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What does an angry face look like? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew
What does an angry face look like?

An angry face has tight eyebrows and a scrunched-up nose. Your hands might squeeze into fists too.

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Talk about itWhat makes you feel angry?
Did you know?Even babies can show an angry face before they can talk.
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Try itScrunch up your face like you are angry, then let it go soft.
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Still curious?What does a scared face look like?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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Why am I shy sometimes?

Shyness happens when something new feels a little scary, like new people or a new place. Almost everyone feels shy sometimes, even grown-ups. The feeling fades once you get used to it.

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Talk about itDo you remember feeling shy, and then it got easier?
Did you know?Some animals hide when unsure too, like a turtle in its shell.
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Try itNext time you feel shy, try just waving hello.
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Still curious?What can you do when you get mad?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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What does a scared face look like? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew
What does a scared face look like?

A scared face has wide open eyes and a mouth that drops open. Your whole body can go very still.

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Talk about itWhat makes you feel scared?
Did you know?Feeling scared is your body's way of telling you to be careful.
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Try itMake a big scared face, then take a deep breath and let it go.
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Still curious?What is a feeling?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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Why do I get mad sometimes?

Anger comes when something feels unfair, or when you do not get what you wanted. It is a completely normal feeling. What matters is what you do with it, like taking a deep breath instead of hitting or yelling.

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Talk about itWhat usually makes you mad?
Did you know?Your heart beats faster when you get really mad.
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Try itNext time you get mad, squeeze your fists, then slowly let go.
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Still curious?What are deep breaths and how do they help?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward
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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.