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Emotion Exploration Journey

Lesson Plan

Emotion Exploration Journey

Understanding personal emotions

In this individual counseling session, the student will engage in personal storytelling and reflection to explore their emotions and perspectives. This session is important as it helps the student develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for personal growth and emotional well-being.

Audience

4th Grader, Male

Time

20-25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Personal Emotion Reflection, Discussion Guide: Exploring Emotions, Activity Instructions: Personal Storytelling, Exit Ticket: Emotion Check-In, Video: Understanding Your Emotions, Digital Emotion Wheel, Online Poll/Quiz, Video: Emotions for Kids, Video: The Difference Between Emotions & Feelings, Video: Tools for Managing Your Emotions, and Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding personal emotions and perspectives.
  • Show the video Understanding Your Emotions to set the context.

Step 2

Personal Storytelling

10 mins

  • Encourage the student to share a personal story, focusing on expressing different emotions and perspectives.
  • Guide the student to reflect on their emotions during the story and how they expressed them.

Step 3

Self-Reflection Activity

7 mins

  • Distribute the "Personal Emotion Reflection" worksheet.
  • Ask the student to reflect on their emotions during the storytelling and write about their experiences.

Step 4

Digital Emotion Wheel

5 mins

  • Introduce the student to an online emotion wheel tool.
  • Guide them to explore and identify their emotions using the tool.

Step 5

Interactive Poll/Quiz

5 mins

  • Conduct an online poll or quiz using Kahoot or Google Forms to assess the student's understanding of emotions.
  • Discuss the results and provide feedback.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Conduct a brief discussion using the "Exploring Emotions" guide.
  • Use the "Emotion Check-In" exit ticket to assess the student's understanding and feelings about the session.
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Worksheet

Personal Emotion Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps the student reflect on their emotions during the session activities.

What emotions did you feel during your storytelling?

Think about how you felt when sharing your story.







How did you express your emotions in your story?

Consider the words and actions you used.







What did you learn about your emotions and perspectives?

Reflect on your personal insights from the story.







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Discussion

Exploring Emotions Discussion

This discussion helps the student explore the concept of personal emotions and perspectives.

Why is it important to understand your own emotions?

Discuss self-awareness and how it helps in personal growth.







How can you express your emotions in a healthy way?

Talk about communication and emotional regulation.







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Quiz

Emotion Check-In Exit Ticket

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Quiz

Emotions Video Quiz

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