Emotion Explorer

Ariana Dekeon

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotion Explorer

Emotional Regulation

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity called 'Emotion Explorer' to learn about emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize different emotions and develop strategies to manage them effectively, fostering a positive classroom environment and enhancing their social-emotional skills.

Audience

Grade 1

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Emotion Cards, Emotion Explorer Game Instructions, and Printable Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Begin by discussing with students what emotions are and why they are important.
Ask students to share some emotions they know (e.g., happy, sad, angry).

Step 2

Emotion Explorer Game

12 minutes

Explain the rules of the 'Emotion Explorer' game.
Distribute the Emotion Cards to each student.
Call out different scenarios (e.g., "You lost your favorite toy") and ask students to hold up the card that shows how they would feel.
Discuss as a class why they chose that emotion and what they could do to feel better.

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

Recap the emotions discussed and strategies to manage them.
Encourage students to use these strategies in their daily lives.
Ask students to share one thing they learned about emotions today.

0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

These cards feature different emotions for students to use during the 'Emotion Explorer' game. They are designed for one-sided printing.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Surprised

Scared

Excited

Reading

Emotion Explorer Game Instructions

Instructions for the 'Emotion Explorer' game, guiding students on how to play and learn about emotional regulation.

Emotion Explorer Game Instructions

Objective: To help students identify and manage their emotions.
Materials Needed: Printable Emotion Cards.
How to Play:
- Each student receives a set of Emotion Cards.
- The teacher reads out different scenarios.
- Students hold up the card that represents how they would feel in that scenario.
- Discuss as a class why they chose that emotion and possible strategies to manage it.
Discussion: Encourage students to talk about their feelings and how they can handle them in real-life situations.