Emotional Weather Mapping

Kelley Guerra

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotional Weather Mapping

Chart emotions like weather patterns

In this lesson, students will learn to chart their emotions like weather patterns, helping them understand and articulate their feelings. This visual approach can open discussions about mood changes and self-awareness, fostering emotional intelligence and self-reflection.

Audience

Upper Elementary Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Chart emotions like weather patterns

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Emotional Weather Mapping Worksheet, and Colored pencils or markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin by asking students if they have ever noticed how their feelings change throughout the day, similar to how the weather changes.
Explain that today they will learn to map their emotions like weather patterns to better understand and express their feelings.

Step 2

Guided Activity

15 minutes

Distribute the 'Emotional Weather Mapping Worksheet' to each student.
Instruct students to think about their emotions over the past week and choose a few key emotions to map.
Guide them to draw symbols or patterns that represent these emotions, similar to weather symbols (e.g., sunny for happy, stormy for angry).
Encourage creativity and use of colors to express different emotions.

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

5 minutes

Gather students to share their emotional weather maps with the class or in small groups.
Facilitate a discussion using questions like: "How did it feel to map your emotions?" and "Did you notice any patterns in your emotions?"
Encourage students to reflect on how understanding their emotional patterns can help them in daily life.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the activity by highlighting the importance of recognizing and expressing emotions.
Encourage students to continue using emotional mapping as a tool for self-awareness and emotional regulation.

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Worksheet

Emotional Weather Mapping Worksheet

This worksheet helps students chart their emotions like weather patterns, using symbols and colors to represent different feelings.

Think about your emotions over the past week. Choose a few key emotions to map.

Draw symbols or patterns that represent these emotions, similar to weather symbols (e.g., sunny for happy, stormy for angry).

Use colors and creativity to express different emotions.