Lesson Plan
Emoji Mood Map
Students will learn to recognize and name common emotions using emojis, then chart their own feelings to build emotional awareness and classroom connection.
By linking emojis to emotions and sharing personal moods, students develop self‐awareness and empathy, fostering a positive, supportive classroom community at the start of the year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Class Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Chart Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
How Are You Feeling Today?
😊 Happy
😢 Sad
😃 Excited
😬 Nervous
How Are You Feeling?
Activity
Discussion
