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Coping with Emotions: Puzzle Play

Lesson Plan

Coping with Emotions: Puzzle Play

Emotional regulation and coping skills

This lesson focuses on helping a 1st grade boy with ADHD and anger issues develop emotional regulation and coping skills. Through a combination of video learning, a game-based puzzle activity, and a guided discussion, the student will explore strategies to manage emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it provides practical tools for emotional self-regulation, which can enhance the student's ability to focus and interact positively with peers.

Audience

1st grade boy with ADHD

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Prepare with Pedro: Coping Skills video, Puzzle pieces, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by introducing the topic of emotions and coping skills.
  • Explain that today we'll watch a video and play a game to learn how to manage our feelings.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Puzzle Activity

10 mins

  • Provide the student with puzzle pieces.
  • Explain that each piece represents a different emotion or coping skill.
  • As the student assembles the puzzle, discuss what each piece might represent and how it can help manage emotions.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the video and puzzle activity.
  • Encourage the student to share their thoughts on how they can use these skills in real life.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points learned about emotional regulation and coping skills.
  • Reinforce the importance of using these skills daily.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on emotional regulation and coping skills after the video and puzzle activity.

What did Pedro do when he felt upset?

Encourage the student to recall specific actions Pedro took to manage his emotions.







How can you use the skills Pedro learned in your own life?

Discuss practical ways the student can apply these coping skills in everyday situations.







Which puzzle piece was your favorite and why?

Ask the student to explain their choice and relate it to their own experiences with emotions.







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Parent Handout

An informational handout for parents to understand the lesson on emotional regulation and coping skills, and how they can support their child at home.

Understanding Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills

Dear Parents,

Today, your child participated in a lesson focused on developing emotional regulation and coping skills. These skills are crucial for helping children manage their emotions, especially in challenging situations. Here's a brief overview of what we covered and how you can support your child at home.

Lesson Overview

  • Objective: To help children understand and manage their emotions effectively.
  • Activities: We watched a video featuring Pedro and his friends learning coping skills, and engaged in a puzzle activity where each piece represented different emotions or coping strategies.

How You Can Help at Home

  • Discuss Emotions: Encourage your child to talk about their feelings. Ask them about the video and the puzzle activity they did in class.
  • Practice Coping Skills: Reinforce the coping strategies learned, such as deep breathing, counting to ten, or using words to express feelings.
  • Model Emotional Regulation: Demonstrate how you manage your own emotions in everyday situations.

Thank you for your support in helping your child develop these important life skills. If you have any questions or need further resources, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]

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