Lesson Plan

Emotion Regulation Adventures

Emotion regulation strategies

This lesson plan is designed to help kindergarten students learn emotion regulation strategies through engaging and interactive activities. Over five sessions, students will explore different emotions and learn techniques to manage them effectively. The lessons incorporate game-based and active learning strategies, making them suitable for young learners with limited reading abilities. By the end of the lessons, students will have a toolkit of strategies to help them regulate their emotions, promoting better social interactions and personal well-being.

Audience

Kindergarten, small group of 4

Time

5 sessions, 30 mins each

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Self-Regulation Song For Kids video, Emotion Cards, Breathing Exercise Worksheet, Emotion Regulation Game Board, Crayons, and Printable Emotion Faces

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about emotions. Use visual emotion cards to help students identify how they feel today.
Introduce the concept of emotions using simple language and visual examples.

Step 2

Watch Video: Self-Regulation Song

5 mins

Play the Self-Regulation Song For Kids video.
Encourage students to sing along and mimic the actions shown in the video.

Step 3

Emotion Charades

10 mins

Use Printable Emotion Faces to play a game of charades.
Each student picks a card and acts out the emotion while others guess.
Discuss how each emotion feels and when they might experience it, using visual aids.

Step 4

Breathing Exercise

5 mins

Guide students through a simple breathing exercise using the Breathing Exercise Worksheet with visual prompts.
Encourage them to use this technique when they feel overwhelmed.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Recap the emotions and strategies learned today using visual aids.
Ask students to share one thing they learned about managing their emotions, using visual prompts.

Worksheet

Breathing Exercise Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through a simple breathing exercise to help them calm down and regulate their emotions. It includes visual prompts to aid understanding.

Draw a picture of yourself taking a deep breath.

Think about how you look when you breathe deeply.

Color the stars as you breathe in and out.

Use different colors for each breath.

Worksheet

Emotion Cards

These cards feature different emotions for students to act out during the charades game. Each card includes a visual representation of the emotion.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Excited

Scared

Surprised

Worksheet

Emotion Regulation Game Board

A game board designed to help students practice emotion regulation strategies through fun activities. Visual cues are included to guide students.

Take a deep breath

Count to ten

Stretch your arms

Think of a happy place

Talk to a friend

Draw your feelings

Reading

Parent Handout: Emotion Regulation Adventures

This handout provides parents with an overview of the Emotion Regulation Adventures lesson plan, including objectives, activities, and strategies to support their child's learning at home.