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Emotion Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize and name four basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised), practice identifying them in themselves and others, and express their feelings through discussion and drawing.

Building self-awareness and empathy early helps first graders understand their own feelings, communicate effectively, and develop positive peer relationships and emotional regulation skills.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Identify Emotions

5 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Charades

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Journal

3 minutes

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Emotion Explorers

Today’s Goals

Meet Our Emotions

Activity 1: Identify Emotions

Activity 2: Emotion Charades

Reflection & Journal

Great Job, Emotion Explorers!

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