Lesson Plan
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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
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

Slide Deck
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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Activity


Discussion

