Lesson Plan

Ocean of Emotions Map

Students will explore the ebb and flow of emotions through an ocean-themed metaphor, identify emotion intensity levels, reflect on personal emotional experiences, discuss coping strategies, and practice gratitude to build emotional awareness and regulation.

Developing emotional awareness and regulation equips students with essential lifelong social–emotional skills, supporting mental well-being, empathy, and healthier peer interactions.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: Mapping Emotions

10 minutes

Step 2

Wave Cards Sorting Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Tide Reflection Journaling

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Shoreline Talk

15 minutes

Step 5

Driftwood Gratitude Cool-Down

10 minutes

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Emotion Ocean

Rezana McCray

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