Emotion Adventure Mapping

Bridget Yurgel

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotion Adventure Mapping

Explore and chart emotional landscapes

In this lesson, students will create 'Emotion Maps' to explore and chart their emotional landscapes over a week. This activity promotes self-awareness and helps students understand and navigate their feelings through visual storytelling. By engaging in this exercise, students will develop greater emotional intelligence and the ability to articulate their emotions, which are crucial skills for personal growth and interpersonal relationships.

Audience

Grades 9 & 10 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Explore and chart emotional landscapes

Materials

Emotion Map Worksheet, Discussion Questions, and Colored Pencils or Markers

Step 1

Introduction to Emotional Awareness

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of understanding and expressing emotions.
Explain how emotions can affect our daily lives and interactions with others.
Introduce the concept of 'Emotion Maps' as a tool for self-awareness.

Step 2

Creating Emotion Maps

20 minutes

Distribute the 'Emotion Map Worksheet' to each student.
Instruct students to think about their emotions over the past week and choose colors to represent different emotions (e.g., blue for calm, red for anger).
Guide students to draw a map that visually represents their emotional journey over the week, using colors and symbols to depict different emotions and events.

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

Invite students to share their maps with a partner or small group.
Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to encourage reflection on the process and insights gained.
Ask students to consider how they might use this awareness in future situations.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Encourage students to continue using emotion mapping as a personal tool for emotional regulation and understanding.
Thank students for their participation and openness.

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Worksheet

Emotion Map Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in creating a visual representation of their emotional experiences over a week.

Choose colors to represent different emotions you felt this week. List them below.

Think about emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, etc.

Draw a map that represents your emotional journey over the past week. Use colors and symbols to depict different emotions and events.

Consider using lines, shapes, and symbols to show changes in emotions.

Discussion

Emotion Map Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on their emotional maps and the insights gained from the activity.

What did you learn about your emotional patterns from creating your map?

Encourage students to think about any recurring emotions or triggers they noticed.

How can understanding your emotions help you in daily life?

Discuss the importance of emotional awareness in decision-making and relationships.

What strategies can you use to manage difficult emotions in the future?

Explore coping mechanisms and the role of emotional intelligence.