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Emotion Explorers Lesson Plan

Over a 4-week series of 20-minute sessions, guide 4th and 5th grade boys to recognize complex emotions, practice safe self-expression, and strengthen positive decision-making through teacher-led modeling and demonstrations.

Older boys benefit from concrete demonstrations of emotional skills. Modeling healthy expression and choices builds confidence, deepens understanding, and equips them to support peers with empathy and good decision-making.

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Prep

Review Materials & Plan Demonstrations

15 minutes before Session 1

Step 1

Warm-Up & Modeling

3 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Introduction & Demonstration

5 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Modeling & Group Discussion

6 minutes

Step 4

Student Practice with Token & Modeling

4 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down, Reflection & Teacher Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Emotion Explorers

Series Overview

Week 1: Recognizing Frustration

Week 1 Demo

Week 1 Practice & Discussion

Week 2: Navigating Anxiety

Week 2 Demo

Week 2 Practice & Reflection

Week 3: Pride & Annoyance

Week 3 Demo & Role-Play

Week 4: Decision-Making Under Pressure

Week 4 Capstone Practice

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Emotion Explorers

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Tyshonne McSwain

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