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.
Audience
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

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

Activity


Reading


Discussion


Cool Down

