Emotional Weather Report

Esther Ebstein

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotional Weather Report

Enhance emotional vocabulary

In this lesson, students will engage in an interactive activity where they create and present a 'weather report' on their emotional climate. This activity helps students articulate their feelings, recognize emotional shifts, and explore strategies for facing challenging 'weather,' thereby enhancing self-awareness and emotional vocabulary. This lesson is important as it encourages students to express emotions in a creative way, fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills.

Audience

Grades 6-7 Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Enhance emotional vocabulary

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and how they can change throughout the day.
Introduce the concept of an 'emotional weather report' as a metaphor for expressing feelings.

Step 2

Activity Setup

5 mins

Distribute post-it notes and markers to each student.
Explain that they will create a weather report that represents their current emotional state (e.g., sunny, cloudy, stormy).

Step 3

Creating Weather Reports

10 mins

Allow students time to draw or write their emotional weather report on the post-it notes.
Encourage creativity and provide examples if needed (e.g., 'I feel sunny because I had a good breakfast').

Step 4

Presentation and Sharing

3 mins

Invite students to share their weather reports with the class.
Encourage them to explain why they chose their specific weather.

Step 5

Reflection and Closure

2 mins

Facilitate a brief reflection on how sharing emotions can help us understand ourselves and others better.
Conclude with a reminder that emotions are natural and it's okay to express them.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide the discussion on emotional awareness and expression.

What does your emotional weather report look like today?

Encourage students to think about their current feelings and how they can be represented as weather.

How do different 'weather' conditions affect your day?

Discuss how emotions can influence actions and interactions.

What strategies can you use to change your emotional 'weather'?

Explore coping mechanisms and positive thinking strategies.