Lesson Plan

Emotion Regulation Adventure

Self-regulate emotions

This lesson helps third graders learn to self-regulate their emotions through engaging activities and discussions. By using blended and game-based learning strategies, students will explore different emotions and how to manage them effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for emotional intelligence, fostering a positive classroom environment and personal well-being.

Audience

16 third graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Emotion Regulation Worksheet, Emotion Regulation Exit Ticket, Emotion Regulation Answer Key, Emotion Regulation Game Instructions, and Parent Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and why it's important to manage them.
Ask students to share examples of emotions they feel during the day.

Step 2

Emotion Regulation Game

10 mins

Introduce the game where students pick emotion cards and act them out.
Other students guess the emotion and discuss how to handle it.
Use text-to-speech for students who need it to read the emotion cards.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the Emotion Regulation Worksheet.
Students complete scenarios where they identify emotions and suggest regulation strategies.
Provide assistance and use text-to-speech as needed.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Distribute the Emotion Regulation Exit Ticket for students to reflect on what they learned.
Collect exit tickets and provide feedback.

Worksheet

Emotion Regulation Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify emotions and practice regulation strategies through scenarios.

What emotion do you feel when you lose a game?

Think about how your body feels and what you want to do.

How can you calm down when you're angry?

Consider deep breathing or counting to ten.

What should you do if you see a friend looking sad?

Think about how you can help or comfort them.

Quiz

Emotion Regulation Exit Ticket

Answer Key

Emotion Regulation Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct responses and reasoning for the worksheet and exit ticket.

What emotion do you feel when you lose a game?

Frustration
Students should identify a common emotion like frustration or disappointment.

How can you calm down when you're angry?

Deep breathing
Deep breathing is a common and effective strategy for calming down.

What should you do if you see a friend looking sad?

Offer comfort
Offering comfort or asking if they want to talk can help a friend feel better.

Name one emotion you learned about today.

Any correct emotion from the options
Students should recall one of the emotions discussed during the lesson.

What is one way to calm down when feeling upset?

Deep breathe
Deep breathing is a recommended technique for managing emotions.

Reading

Parent Handout

This handout provides parents with an overview of the lesson on emotion regulation, including objectives, activities, and ways to support their child's learning at home.