Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and label basic emotions through acting and reflection activities, building self-awareness in recognizing feelings.
Recognizing emotions lays the foundation for self-management and empathy, helping students navigate social interactions and bolster resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Charades Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
5 minutes
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
Cool Down
Project Guide
Slide Deck
Emotion Explorers: Session 1
Session Objectives
Today's Agenda
Emotion Vocabulary
Warm-Up: How Are You Feeling?
Emotion Charades
Group Discussion
Worksheet Reflection
Cool-Down: Box Breathing
Between Sessions: Emotion Regulation Toolkit
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will apply and practice emotion regulation strategies from their personal toolkits through role-play, collaborative projects, and reflection, enhancing self-management and peer support.
Applying real strategies deepens self-management skills, fosters resilience, and equips students to support each other in regulating emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Poster Project
15 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Reflection
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
5 minutes
Warm Up
Discussion
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Project Guide
Slide Deck
Emotion Explorers: Session 2
Session Objectives
Today's Agenda
Warm-Up: Share Your Toolkit Pairings
Group Discussion
Role-Play Regulation Activity
Group Poster Project
Worksheet Reflection
Cool-Down: Mindful Listening
Final Reflection & Next Steps
