Emotional Intelligence Exploration

Juliana Garcia

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotional Intelligence Exploration

Understand and manage emotions

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of emotional intelligence, focusing on identifying and managing emotions through self-regulation and empathy-building exercises. Role-playing scenarios will help students practice these skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills that promote emotional well-being and effective interpersonal interactions.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand and manage emotions

Materials

Role-Playing Scenario Cards, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Identifying Emotions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what emotions are and why they are important.
Ask students to share some emotions they have felt today.

Step 2

Identifying Emotions

10 mins

Distribute the "Identifying Emotions" worksheet.
Guide students through the worksheet, helping them label different emotions and discuss when they might feel them.

Step 3

Role-Playing Scenarios

10 mins

Divide students into small groups and give each group a role-playing scenario card.
Instruct students to act out the scenario, focusing on identifying emotions and practicing empathy.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

5 mins

Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about what students learned.
Encourage students to share how they might use these skills in real life.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Ask students to reflect on one new thing they learned about emotions today.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, helping them practice identifying and managing emotions.

You are feeling nervous about a test. How do you calm yourself?

A friend is upset because they lost a game. How do you show empathy?

You are excited about a birthday party. How do you express your excitement?

You feel angry because someone took your seat. How do you handle it?

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions guide a discussion on emotional intelligence and its application in daily life.

What is one emotion you find difficult to manage?

Encourage students to think about situations where they struggle with this emotion and discuss strategies to manage it.

How can understanding emotions help us in our relationships?

Discuss how empathy and emotional awareness can improve communication and relationships.

What is one new thing you learned about emotions today?

Encourage students to reflect on the lesson and share their insights.

Worksheet

Identifying Emotions

This worksheet helps students identify and label different emotions, providing a foundation for understanding emotional intelligence.

List three emotions you felt today and describe what caused them.

Think about different times of the day and what you were doing.

Draw a face showing an emotion you often feel and label it.

Consider how your facial expressions change with different emotions.

Write about a time you showed empathy to someone. What did you do?

Think about a time you helped someone feel better.