Module 1: Expressing Feelings with the Body
What we cover:
- Showing happy, sad, angry, or surprised with your face and gestures
- Acting out calm vs. excited energy
- Expressing emotions without saying a word
- Freezing in a pose to capture a feeling
- Telling a group story using only emotions
Outcome: You’ll be able to use your face and body to show how you feel, even without talking.
Activity: Play “Emotion Mirror”—one person shows a feeling, the other copies it without words.
Module 2: Social Space and Body Boundaries
What we cover:
- Noticing how much space people need around them
- Telling the difference between safe and unsafe touch (in simple terms)
- Moving around in groups without bumping into others
- Navigating shared spaces politely
- Spotting when someone looks uncomfortable
Outcome: You’ll understand and respect personal space, wherever you are.
Activity: Try the “Body Bubble Walk”—move around the room as the rules for personal space change.
Module 3: Body Language in Listening and Attention
What we cover:
- Showing you’re paying attention just by how you sit or stand
- Using nods and eye contact to show you’re listening
- Taking turns with gestures, not just words
- Giving silent encouragement to others
- Spotting when someone’s bored or interested
Outcome: You’ll listen and respond better by using the right body signals.
Activity: Do a “Silent Storytime” roleplay—react to a story using only your body, no talking.
Module 4: Storytelling with Movement & Gestures
What we cover:
- Using big and small gestures to make stories come alive
- Walking and moving like different animals or emotions
- Creating patterns with movement in a story
- Pretending to use objects with mime and imagination
- Putting together a skit using only gestures
Outcome: You’ll be able to tell stories with just your movements and gestures.
Activity: Act out “Lost in the Jungle”—tell the story with your group using only gestures, no words.
Module 5: Visual Communication and Facial Literacy
What we cover:
- Reading feelings from faces in pictures
- Drawing faces that show different emotions
- Matching emojis to real-life feelings
- Spotting visual cues in cartoons
- Connecting moods to what you see
Outcome: You’ll get better at reading and showing feelings through pictures and faces.
Activity: Play “Emoji Detective”—match mood cards to real-life situations or faces.
Module 6: Performance & Group Synchrony
What we cover:
- Playing games that use group movement
- Practicing mirroring a partner’s moves
- Walking and posing together as a group
- Building a story chain without talking
- Putting on a final group performance using only movement
Outcome: You’ll work with others to create a performance using silent cues and teamwork.
Activity: Team up for “Magic Forest Adventure”—put on a silent group play with smooth transitions.
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