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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.

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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

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Scenario 1: Art Showcase

Scenario 2: Forgotten Lunch

Scenario 3: Surprise Party

Scenario 4: Not Chosen for Team

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Discussion

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Journal

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Emotion Explorers

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