Lesson Plan

Emotion Ocean Plan

Students will explore and express different emotions through art and storytelling, practice sharing feelings, and build self-awareness and social skills.

Understanding and naming emotions helps 2nd graders develop self-expression, empathy, and positive group communication in a safe, creative setting.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Reading: The Color Monster Excerpt

10 minutes

Step 3

Art Activity: Paint Your Emotion Wave

15 minutes

Step 4

Discussion: Wave Talk

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: One-Word Check-In

5 minutes

Step 6

Closing & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Emotion Ocean

Ocean of Feelings

Reading: The Color Monster Excerpt

Art Activity: Paint Your Emotion Wave

Discussion: Wave Talk

Cool-Down: One-Word Check-In

Closing & Reflection

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Activity

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Reading

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Emotion Ocean

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