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Emotional Regulation Exploration

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Lesson Plan

Emotional Regulation Exploration

Support emotional regulation

This lesson focuses on helping 7th graders understand and manage their emotions through inquiry-based, active, and collaborative learning. Students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and participate in an activity to explore emotional triggers and coping strategies. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and improving classroom behavior.

Audience

7th graders, small group of 5

Time

45 min

Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School, and Activity Materials: Paper, Markers, Feelings Chart

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of emotional regulation.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and managing emotions for personal well-being and classroom behavior.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to explore students' understanding of emotions and triggers.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 4

Activity: Coping Skills Exploration

15 mins

  • Provide students with paper and markers.
  • Ask them to create a 'Coping Skills Toolbox' by drawing or listing different coping strategies they can use.
  • Encourage them to categorize these strategies into relaxation, distraction, movement, and thinking skills.

Step 5

Reflection and Sharing

5 mins

  • Invite students to share their 'Coping Skills Toolbox' with the group.
  • Discuss how different strategies can be used in various situations.

Step 6

Closure

4 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills regularly and remind them that all feelings are okay, but it's important to manage them effectively.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on emotional regulation and coping strategies.

What are some emotions you find difficult to manage?

Encourage students to think about specific situations where they felt overwhelmed by emotions.







What triggers these emotions for you?

Help students identify common triggers such as stress, conflict, or disappointment.







What coping strategies have you used in the past?

Discuss the effectiveness of different strategies and introduce new ones from the video.







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