Lesson Plan
Emotion Explorers Guide
By analyzing real-life scenarios, students will accurately identify and categorize a variety of emotions and reflect on their own feelings to build emotional literacy.
Naming and sorting emotions strengthens self-awareness, empathy, and social skills. This session helps 5th graders expand their emotional vocabulary and practice recognizing emotions in themselves and others.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Print Resources
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Sorting Challenge
7 minutes
Step 4
Group Emotion Debrief
5 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Reflection & Journal
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Scenario 1: Art Showcase
Scenario 2: Forgotten Lunch
Scenario 3: Surprise Party
Scenario 4: Not Chosen for Team

Activity


Discussion


Journal

