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Creating a Mood Meter

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Lesson Plan

Creating a Mood Meter

Identify and articulate emotions

This lesson introduces students to a visual 'Mood Meter' to help them identify and articulate their emotions. By understanding their feelings, students can better manage their emotional responses and develop strategies for emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence, which is crucial for personal and social development.

Audience

Grades 4-6 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Identify and articulate emotions

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Mood Meter printable cards, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students how they feel today and why it's important to recognize our emotions.
  • Introduce the concept of a 'Mood Meter' as a tool to help identify and articulate emotions.

Step 2

Creating the Mood Meter

15 mins

  • Distribute the Mood Meter printable cards to each student.
  • Explain the four quadrants of the Mood Meter: Red (high energy, unpleasant), Yellow (high energy, pleasant), Blue (low energy, unpleasant), Green (low energy, pleasant).
  • Have students color and label their Mood Meters according to the quadrants.
  • Encourage students to think of emotions that fit into each quadrant and write them down.

Step 3

Discussion on Emotional Regulation

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about how students can use the Mood Meter to regulate their emotions.
  • Discuss strategies for moving from one quadrant to another, such as deep breathing or talking to a friend.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the importance of recognizing and articulating emotions.
  • Encourage students to use their Mood Meters daily to check in with their emotions.
  • Ask students to reflect on how they might use the Mood Meter in different situations.
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Discussion

Mood Meter Discussion

A guided discussion to help students understand how to use the Mood Meter for emotional regulation.

How can the Mood Meter help you understand your emotions better?

Encourage students to think about the benefits of recognizing emotions and how it can help in daily life.







What strategies can you use to move from one quadrant to another?

Discuss different emotional regulation strategies like deep breathing, talking to someone, or taking a break.







Can you share a time when recognizing your emotions helped you?

Invite students to share personal experiences and how they managed their emotions.







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Worksheet

Mood Meter Printable Cards

Printable cards for students to create their own Mood Meters, helping them visualize and categorize their emotions.




Red Quadrant: High energy, unpleasant emotions (e.g., angry, anxious)







Yellow Quadrant: High energy, pleasant emotions (e.g., excited, happy)







Blue Quadrant: Low energy, unpleasant emotions (e.g., sad, tired)







Green Quadrant: Low energy, pleasant emotions (e.g., calm, content)




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