Emotion Exploration Adventure

Crystal Miller

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotion Exploration Adventure

Emotional Intelligence

This lesson introduces 5th graders to the concept of emotional intelligence through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding and managing their emotions, students can improve their social interactions and personal well-being. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with skills to navigate their emotions, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.

Audience

5th grade classroom

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Emotion Cards, Video: Tools for Managing Your Emotions, and Answer Key

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to emotional intelligence.
Explain why understanding emotions is important for personal and social development.

Step 2

Video Viewing

2 mins

Show the video Tools for Managing Your Emotions.
Ask students to pay attention to the tools mentioned for managing emotions.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video and emotional intelligence.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Game-Based Activity

7 mins

Divide students into small groups and distribute emotion cards.
Each group will play a game where they act out emotions from the cards and guess each other's emotions.
Discuss how recognizing emotions can help in real-life situations.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to practice emotional intelligence in their daily interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion on Emotional Intelligence

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the video and their understanding of emotional intelligence.

What are some tools mentioned in the video for managing emotions?

Encourage students to recall specific tools and discuss how they might use them.

Why is it important to understand our emotions?

Guide students to think about the impact of emotions on their behavior and relationships.

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

Allow students to share personal stories, fostering a supportive environment.

Answer Key

Answer Key for Emotion Cards

This answer key provides guidance on the emotions depicted in the cards used during the game-based activity.

Happy

Happy
A common positive emotion often associated with smiling and laughter.

Sad

Sad
A common negative emotion often associated with tears or a frown.

Angry

Angry
An intense emotion often associated with a raised voice or clenched fists.

Surprised

Surprised
An emotion often associated with wide eyes and an open mouth.