Smiley Face GIF: Digital Skills and Engagement
by Learning at Home and School © 2026
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Price: $0.5 USD
Subjects: ot,fineMotorSkills,executiveFunctions
Grades: 0
Description
A fun, low-pressure activity for practicing digital skills while encouraging communication, creativity, and engagement. Students interact with an animated smiley face and use the Boom drawing tool to add details, draw, or decorate. They can also use the voice recorder to share ideas, answer questions, describe their picture, or tell a story. Skills practiced: Digital tool use and navigating Boom Cards Drawing with a digital tool Fine motor control and visual-motor skills Following directions and completing a digital task Verbal expression and communication Creativity and self-expression Engagement and participation Using technology as a functional communication tool Example for OT or SLP: Use the smiley face as a quick engagement activity at the beginning of a session. In OT, have the student add a face, body, clothing, or environment using the drawing tool while practicing digital fine-motor skills. In SLP, ask the student to add details that show how the character is feeling, then use the voice recorder to explain their choices or create a short story about the character. The open-ended format makes it easy to adapt the activity to different goals, ages, and ability levels.
Acknowledgements
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/FREE-Smiley-GIFs-Animated-Clipart-Creative-Clips-GIFs-6834561 ABC Font for Teachers Canva for Education