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Emotion Management Workshop

Lesson Plan

Emotion Management Workshop

Learn strategies for managing emotions

This interactive workshop helps fourth-grade students learn strategies for managing big emotions through discussions and practical exercises. By understanding and practicing these strategies, students will be better equipped to handle emotional challenges, leading to improved emotional well-being and social interactions.

Audience

Fourth Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn strategies for managing emotions

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Emotion Management Discussion Guide, Emotion Management Worksheet, and Printable Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of emotion management.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and managing emotions.
  • Briefly outline the activities planned for the workshop.

Step 2

Discussion on Emotions

15 mins

  • Use the Emotion Management Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about different emotions.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences with emotions and how they handle them.
  • Discuss why it's important to manage emotions effectively.

Step 3

Practical Exercise: Emotion Scenarios

20 mins

  • Distribute the Printable Emotion Cards to students.
  • In pairs, have students pick a card and act out the emotion scenario.
  • Discuss as a class how they might manage the emotions in each scenario.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Hand out the Emotion Management Worksheet.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, helping them identify strategies for managing emotions.
  • Allow students to share their answers with the class.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key strategies discussed for managing emotions.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies in their daily lives.
  • Thank students for their participation and engagement.
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Discussion

Emotion Management Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on managing emotions, including questions to prompt student engagement and reflection.

What are some emotions you experience regularly?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative emotions they feel.







How do you usually react when you feel a strong emotion?

Guide students to reflect on their typical responses to emotions.







Why is it important to manage our emotions?

Discuss the benefits of emotion management, such as better relationships and decision-making.







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Worksheet

Emotion Management Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and practice strategies for managing emotions.

List three emotions you find difficult to manage.

Think about times when you felt overwhelmed or upset.







What strategies can you use to manage these emotions?

Consider deep breathing, talking to someone, or taking a break.







Describe a time when you successfully managed a big emotion.

Reflect on what you did and how it helped.







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Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

Cards with different emotion scenarios for students to act out and discuss.




You are feeling very angry because your friend broke your favorite toy.







You are feeling sad because you lost a game you really wanted to win.







You are feeling excited because you are going to a fun party this weekend.







You are feeling nervous about speaking in front of the class.







You are feeling happy because you received a compliment from your teacher.




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