Community | Feel & Reveal – Emotion Relay Challenge

DESCRIPTION

Divide players into three groups. Each group will form a line behind the starting point with a ball and a designated path of markers (zigzag or straight line). At the front of each group, two players will begin as a pair. They will pass the ball back and forth as they move together through the markers. Once they reach the end of the course, they’ll find a manila paper with flap-covered emojis. The pair will: Lift one flap to reveal a hidden emoji face (e.g., sad, embarrassed, proud, afraid). Write the name of the emotion portrayed on the paper below the emoji. After writing, the pair runs back and taps the hand of the next pair, who repeats the same challenge—uncovering a different emoji. Each player should complete the challenge at least twice, and with a different partner each time.

COACHING POINTS

What did you observe about the emotions you revealed? Emotions like sadness, fear, confusion, or embarrassment are often invisible on the surface—but they’re real. Our face and body sometimes show what our words can’t. That’s why learning to recognize emotions is important—not just in ourselves, but in others too. Why is it important to name and understand these emotions—especially when they come from hurtful situations? When someone is constantly made to feel worthless, scared, ignored, or ashamed through words or actions, that’s called emotional abuse. It doesn't leave a bruise, but it can deeply hurt a child's mental and emotional well-being. Emotional abuse includes things like: Being yelled at or belittled Being told you’re not good enough Being ignored or excluded on purpose Having your feelings mocked or dismissed These actions can cause toxic stress, making a child feel unsafe, unloved, and even begin to believe those hurtful words are true. What does it mean to create emotional safety—and how can we help others feel it? Emotional safety means feeling like you can express yourself without being judged, insulted, or shut down. It’s about feeling heard, respected, and protected—not just physically, but inside too. When we listen, validate someone’s feelings, and speak with kindness, we help them feel emotionally safe. And if we notice someone being emotionally hurt again and again, it’s okay to speak up or ask for help from a trusted adult.

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PROGRESSION

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