“Laughing” explained in 4 pictures
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Children understand that laughing is when happy or joyful feelings appear on the face or in the voice
💬 What does a laughing face look like?
When people feel happy, they may laugh. When you laugh, your mouth may open wide or make a big smile. Your eyes and cheeks also become gentle shapes.
🤔 When you laugh, what shape do your mouth and cheeks become?
💬 When do we laugh?
When you are playing something fun, you may feel like laughing. You may also laugh when something makes you glad. When you laugh, your heart may feel warm and cozy.
🤔 What kinds of play make you laugh a lot?
💬 What happens to your body when you laugh?
When you laugh, you may make a sound like “ha ha ha.” Your belly or shoulders may move a little too. When you laugh a lot, your body may feel lively and well.
🤔 When you laugh, does your belly move? Put your hand on it and feel.
💬 Let’s laugh kindly
When everyone laughs together happily, it makes us feel glad. But if we laugh by teasing someone, that person may feel sad. Let’s remember to laugh kindly.
🤔 What kind of laughing does not make your friends feel bad?