Lesson Plan
Emotion Mapping Overview
Students will identify and label a range of emotions, map them collectively, and discuss triggers to build self-awareness and communication skills.
Developing emotional literacy supports mental health, fosters empathy, and enhances students’ ability to express and regulate feelings in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Plan Differentiation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Emotion Mapping
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Mapping Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Guided Discussion
15 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings on the Map
What Is Emotion Mapping?
Intensity Spectrum
Valence Axis
Sample Emotion Map
Let’s Map Together

Warm Up


Activity


Discussion

