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Building Bridges: Emotional Regulation with Parents

Lesson Plan

Building Bridges: Emotional Regulation with Parents

Enhancing emotional regulation with parents

This lesson focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship through emotional regulation techniques, tailored for a small group of 3rd grade students. It aims to help students understand the importance of communicating emotions with parents and practicing strategies to manage emotions together. This lesson is crucial as it fosters a supportive environment at home, promoting emotional well-being and positive family interactions.

Audience

3rd grade small group

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Crayons, Video: Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School, and Printable Cards: Family Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing the importance of sharing emotions with family members.
  • Introduce the concept of emotional regulation within the family context.
  • Explain that today we'll watch a video and engage in group activities to learn more about these topics.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video content with the group.
  • Ask questions like: How can you share your feelings with your parents? What are some ways your parents can help you when you're upset?
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and listen to each other's stories.

Step 4

Interactive Group Activity

10 mins

  • Use the Printable Cards: Family Emotion Cards for a group role-playing game.
  • Each card has a scenario involving emotions and a family interaction.
  • Students take turns acting out the scenarios in pairs or small groups, practicing communication and emotional regulation strategies.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about emotional regulation with parents.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies at home with their families.
  • End with a group affirmation about the importance of family support in managing emotions.
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Worksheet

Family Emotion Cards

These cards are used for a role-playing game to help students practice emotional regulation and communication with family members in a group setting.




Feeling frustrated - Talk it out with a parent







Feeling happy - Share the joy with family







Feeling sad - Ask for a hug from a parent







Feeling angry - Take a break and then discuss







Feeling scared - Seek comfort from a family member




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