Materials List:
– Photos of each student’s smile
– Whiteboard or chart paper
– Markers
– Sticky notes or small cards for guesses
– Timer (optional)

Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Develop facial recognition skills
– Enhance social interaction and communication
– Foster observation and critical thinking skills
– Encourage teamwork and collaboration among peers

Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Prepare by collecting photos of each student’s smile beforehand.
2. Display the photos on a whiteboard or chart paper, ensuring they are not labeled.
3. Explain the game to the students, emphasizing the fun of guessing whose smile belongs to whom.
4. Divide the class into small groups to encourage participation.
5. Allow each group to take turns guessing which smile belongs to which classmate.
– Encourage students to share their reasoning for their guesses.
6. After each guess, reveal the correct answer and allow the student whose smile was guessed to share a fun fact about themselves.
7. Continue until all smiles have been guessed, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate.

Differentiation Tips:
– Beginning Learners: Provide additional visual cues or hints about each student, such as their favorite color or toy, to assist in making guesses easier.
– Developing Learners: Allow for some light guidance during discussions about facial features or expressions to help them articulate their thoughts.
– Mastered Learners: Introduce a storytelling element where students can create a short story about their smile or share a memory related to it, enhancing creativity and expression.

Suggestions for Assessment:
– Observe student participation and engagement during the activity.
– Take note of how well students recognize and articulate their classmates’ smiles.
– Use informal assessments through group discussions to gauge understanding of facial recognition and social interaction skills.