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Brain Balance: Mastering Emotions

Lesson Plan

Brain Balance: Mastering Emotions

Emotional Regulation

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of emotional regulation through engaging activities and a video. They will learn about the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain and how emotions can lead to impulsive reactions. By understanding these concepts, students will gain practical strategies to manage their emotions effectively, such as deep breathing and counting to ten. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop self-control and emotional awareness, which are essential skills for personal and social success.

Audience

3rd Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Printable Emotion Cards, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about emotions and how they can sometimes feel overwhelming.
  • Introduce the concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain using simple language.
  • Explain that today, students will learn how to manage their emotions better.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Activity: Emotion Cards

10 mins

  • Distribute printable emotion cards to each student.
  • Ask students to draw or write about a time they felt a strong emotion and how they reacted.
  • Encourage them to think about how they could use the strategies from the video to handle the situation differently.

Step 4

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle to share their drawings or writings.
  • Discuss how using the 'upstairs' brain can help in making better choices.
  • Reinforce the strategies of deep breathing and counting to ten.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies whenever they feel overwhelmed.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them that it's okay to feel emotions, but it's important to manage them.
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Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

These cards are used for students to express and reflect on their emotions during the activity.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Excited







Scared







Calm




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