Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn each other’s names and fun facts, collaboratively establish group norms through discussion, and reflect on their feelings to set a positive tone for the series.
Co-creating norms via conversation fosters ownership, trust, and respect. A high-energy movement break and focused discussion support engagement and accommodate IEP movement needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Movement Break
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: Name Toss
5 minutes
Step 3
Group Norms Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down Reflection
10 minutes
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Game
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will expand their emotional vocabulary by identifying synonyms for common feelings, apply precise emotion words to real-life scenarios, and reflect on how naming emotions helps communication.
A richer emotion vocabulary boosts self-awareness and helps students communicate feelings more clearly, strengthening trust and empathy in the group.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Movement Break
5 minutes
Step 2
Quick Recap & Check-In
3 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Vocabulary Extension
7 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Application Pair-Share
8 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
7 minutes
