“The Power of a Smile” is a 20-minute 0–5 lesson plan.

Watch “The Power of a Smile.”

Watch ”S-M-I-L-E.” (You can find the lyrics here.)

Read "Life Cycle of a Smile."

Have the children take turns smiling at themselves in a handheld mirror for a few seconds each. Have them observe and explain in turn how seeing their own smile makes them feel. Do they feel happier? Does it make them laugh?

Watch “Pass a Hug and Smile Day.”

Read “I Can Use You!”

Additional resources:

• Happy Smile