Purpose: Teach
recognition and expression of emotions.
Photos or illustrations of people showing:
😊 Happy
😢 Sad
😡 Angry
😨 Scared / anxious
😐 Confused
😲 Surprised
😌 Calm / relaxed
Usage:
Ask learners to point to a card or picture matching their
feeling.
Use in reflection exercises (“How do you feel today?”).
Practice reading other people’s facial expressions.
Source ideas:
Free stock photos (Unsplash, Pexels)
Google search for “free facial expressions photos”
Emoji-style line drawings for simplicity
2️⃣ Body
Language Pictures
Purpose: Help
learners understand non-verbal cues.
Postures showing:
Arms crossed →
defensive / unsure
Hands on head →
stressed / overwhelmed
Fidgeting →
nervous
Open arms →
welcoming / safe
Stepping back →
uncomfortable
Usage:
Role-play exercises
Matching games: match posture to feeling
Discussion prompts: “What might this person be feeling?”
3️⃣
Gesture Images
Purpose: Teach
safe, inclusive gestures.
Open palms → safe
Thumbs up →
agreement / positive
Hand on chest → I feel
/ self-expression
Slow breathing motion → calm
Stop hand →
boundaries
Usage:
Encourage learners to use gestures instead of interrupting
Combine with Traffic Light Cards for clarity
4️⃣
Traffic Light Cards & Emotions Together
Place a small emotion icon on each coloured card:
Green 🟢 → “I want
to speak” + 🙂 happy face
Yellow 🟡 → “I have
a question” + 🤔 thinking face
Blue 🔵 → “I need
more time” + 😐 neutral face
Red 🔴 → “Please
slow down” + 😨 anxious face
Purple 🟣 → “I need
a break” + 😌 calm face
This helps visual
learners and non-verbal participants.
5️⃣ Visual
Storyboards / Step-by-Step Images
Purpose: Show
how to participate in a large group.
Sequence images showing:
Raising a card
Facilitator noticing
Participant speaking
Participant lowering card
Use simple arrows, numbers, or icons
Benefits:
Supports people with processing delays
Works for low literacy or non-verbal participants
Can be used in Easy Read booklet, slides, or posters
6️⃣
Practical Tips for Images
Keep faces diverse (age, ethnicity, gender)
Keep expressions exaggerated for clarity
Avoid cluttered backgrounds
Use same style across all toolkit materials
Free sources: Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, Google Images (labeled
for reuse)
Optional: create simple line drawings for consistency
Sara, the next step would
be:
Select and organise images for:
Emotions
Body language
Gestures
Traffic Light Cards
Integrate images into the Easy Read booklet & slides with
simple text and icons.
Create printable / visual toolkit with:
Cards 🟢🟡🔵🔴🟣
Posters
Booklet
Role-play exercises
small icons for each
card.
Colour
|
Meaning
|
Notes for Staff
|
🟢 Green
|
I want to speak
|
Add to speaker list
|
🟡 Yellow
|
I have a question
|
Clarify points
|
🔵 Blue
|
I need more time
|
Pause discussion
|
🔴 Red
|
Please slow down
|
Adjust pace
|
🟣 Purple
|
I need a break
|
Offer support / quiet space
|
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