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Emotion Management Toolkit

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Ryan Guild

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotion Management Toolkit

managing emotions

This lesson focuses on helping students manage their emotions by identifying, rating, and discussing them. It includes a video, discussion, and activities to engage students in understanding and practicing emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to handle emotions in a healthy way, fostering better communication and emotional well-being.

Audience

9th grade autism spectrum disorder

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Tools for Managing Your Emotions, Discussion Questions, Emotion Rating Worksheet, and Materials for Emotion Toolkit (paper, markers, etc.)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and their importance.
  • Ask students to share how they feel today and why emotions matter.

Step 2

Video Viewing

2 mins

  • Show the video Tools for Managing Your Emotions.
  • Encourage students to note down key points.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video content using prepared questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Emotion Rating Activity

8 mins

  • Distribute the Emotion Rating Worksheet.
  • Guide students to identify and rate their current emotions.
  • Discuss how identifying emotions can help in managing them.

Step 5

Emotion Toolkit Project

8 mins

  • Introduce the concept of an 'Emotion Toolkit.'
  • Provide materials for students to create their own toolkit.
  • Encourage creativity and personal reflection in their toolkit design.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to use their toolkits in daily life.
  • Ask for any final thoughts or questions.
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Discussion

Emotion Management Discussion

A discussion to explore students' understanding of emotions and their management.

What are some emotions you experience daily?

Encourage students to think about different emotions and their triggers.







How can identifying emotions help in managing them?

Discuss the benefits of awareness and understanding of emotions.







What did you learn from the video about managing emotions?

Focus on key takeaways from the video and personal reflections.







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Worksheet

Emotion Rating Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and rate their emotions.

List three emotions you felt today and rate their intensity from 1 to 10.

Think about different times of the day and what you were doing.







What triggered these emotions?

Consider events, thoughts, or interactions that led to these feelings.







How did you respond to these emotions?

Reflect on your actions or thoughts in response to these emotions.







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