How do you feel today? – Capybara set

How this resource works?

How Do You Feel Today? is a ready-to-use emotional check-in routine designed to activate speaking naturally and meaningfully at the start of class. Students choose an image that represents how they feel and explain their choice using guided sentence starters adapted to their level.

✅ What’s included

• Online lesson – A2–B1 version (with extended speaking prompts)

• Printable classroom version (numbered visual board)

• “How to use this material” guide with practical classroom ideas

• 📁 PDF and editable PPT format

• 🎨 Illustrated version → lighter, more playful atmosphere

• 📷 Photorealistic version → more mature, subtle tone for older teens

🎯 Learning focus

• Expressing feelings and emotions

• Using sentence starters with confidence

• Adding reasons (because…)

• Speaking fluency and personalisation

• Gradual progression from simple to reflective language

👥 Level & classroom use

• Level: A1+ – B1

• Age: 12–17

• Time: 5–10 minutes

• Skills: Speaking, Interaction, Emotional vocabulary

• Prep time: Minimal (Online: open and screen-sharem. In-person: print the board for projection or display)

  Works as:

  • Daily warm-up

  • Emotional check-in routine

  • Speaking starter

  • Soft start after breaks

  • Breakout room activity (online classes)