Cut and Paste Emotions Activity

Build expressive faces while exploring feelings. Children can choose facial features, match an emotion label, and talk about what the expression might mean.

Your printable

An 11-page cut-and-paste activity PDF with face bases, facial features, and emotion words, plus a separate 20-page guide with completed expression examples.

What you’ll need

Paper or cardstock, scissors, and glue. Use reusable adhesive instead of glue if you want to rearrange the expressions.

How to use this printable

1. Download the activity pack and the separate guide below.
2. Print the face bases and feature sheets you want to use. Cut out the features and labels.
3. Arrange the pieces into an expression, using the guide for ideas, then glue them in place. Discuss situations that could bring up that feeling.

Printing tips

Select only the pages you need and check the print preview. Use Actual Size or 100%, switching to Fit to Page if an edge is clipped. Print one test copy before preparing a group set.

For personal or classroom use only. Please do not resell or redistribute the file.