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Emotional Regulation Adventure

Lesson Plan

Emotional Regulation Adventure

Help with emotional regulation

This lesson introduces 6th graders to emotional regulation through a short video, discussion, and interactive activity. It aims to equip students with strategies to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop self-awareness and coping skills, which are essential for their emotional well-being and social interactions.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School, Discussion Guide, Worksheet: Coping Skills Adventure, Projector or Screen, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of emotional regulation.
  • Briefly explain the importance of understanding and managing emotions.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

3 mins

  • Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the steps mentioned in the video.

Step 4

Activity: Coping Skills Adventure

4 mins

  • Distribute the 'Coping Skills Adventure' worksheet.
  • Explain the activity: Students will identify a recent emotion they experienced and choose coping skills from the worksheet to manage it.
  • Allow students to work individually or in pairs, providing support as needed.

Step 5

Closure

1 min

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice the coping skills discussed in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide: Emotional Regulation

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on emotional regulation after watching the video.

What are the three steps to managing big emotions mentioned in the video?

Encourage students to recall and discuss the steps: identifying feelings, thinking about coping skills, and practicing those skills.







Can you think of a time when you experienced a big emotion? How did you handle it?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and consider how they might apply the steps learned.







What are some coping skills you can use when you feel stressed or upset?

Discuss different coping skills such as deep breathing, talking to someone, or taking a break.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Coping Skills Adventure

This worksheet helps students identify emotions and select appropriate coping skills.

Think of a recent time you felt a strong emotion. What was the emotion?








List two coping skills you could use to manage this emotion.








How do you think using these coping skills would help you feel better?








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