Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Introduce preschoolers to three basic emotions—happy, sad, and angry—so they can recognize and name these feelings in themselves and others.
Emotional literacy supports self-awareness and social skills, helping students express feelings appropriately and build empathy with peers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Story Time
6 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Game: Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 5
Activity: Puppet Role-Play
6 minutes
Step 6
Worksheet
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool Down
2 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Game
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Introduce preschoolers to three new emotions—surprised, scared, and calm—and teach simple coping strategies to help them manage strong feelings.
Building a broader emotional vocabulary and concrete coping skills empowers children to self-regulate, express feelings appropriately, and support peers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Story Time
5 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Calm-Down Jar Craft
7 minutes
Step 5
Game: Emotion Relay
6 minutes
Step 6
Worksheet
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool Down
2 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Game
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Help preschoolers review six core emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised, scared, calm) and practice choosing and using strategies to manage them in everyday situations.
Reinforcing emotion recognition and regulation across contexts builds students’ self-awareness, social skills, and confidence in handling big feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Review
3 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Regulation Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Strategy Stations
7 minutes
Step 4
Game: Simon Says Feelings
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Emotions Review
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool Down: Reflection & Breathing
5 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Game
