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Emotional Weather Report

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Lesson Plan

Emotional Weather Report

Articulate emotions creatively

In this lesson, students will learn to express their emotions by describing them as weather conditions. This creative approach helps young learners articulate their feelings, understand that emotions can change, and fosters emotional awareness and expression. By using a familiar concept like weather, students can more easily relate to and communicate their internal experiences.

Audience

Grades K-2 Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Articulate emotions creatively

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, and Printable Weather Cards

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Begin by asking students if they know what a weather report is.
  • Explain that today, they will be creating their own 'Emotional Weather Report' to describe how they feel.
  • Discuss how emotions, like weather, can change throughout the day.

Step 2

Guided Activity

8 minutes

  • Distribute post-it notes and markers to each student.
  • Show the Printable Weather Cards and explain each weather condition (e.g., sunny, cloudy, stormy) as a metaphor for different emotions.
  • Ask students to think about how they are feeling right now and choose a weather condition that matches their emotion.
  • Have students draw or write their chosen weather condition on the post-it note.

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

4 minutes

  • Invite students to share their 'Emotional Weather Report' with the class or in small groups.
  • Encourage them to explain why they chose that particular weather condition.
  • Conclude by discussing how it's okay for our 'emotional weather' to change and how we can express our feelings in different ways.
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Worksheet

Printable Weather Cards

These cards depict various weather conditions to help students express their emotions. They can be printed and used as a reference during the lesson.




Sunny







Cloudy







Rainy







Stormy







Windy







Snowy




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