Emotional Weather Reports

Rebekah Gladson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotional Weather Reports Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify and express their emotions by creating visual 'emotional weather reports' using weather patterns as metaphors.

This lesson helps young learners develop emotional vocabulary and self-awareness, enabling them to better understand and communicate their feelings.

Audience

Grades K-3

Time

45-60 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, drawing, and sharing activities.

Materials

Emotional Weather Reports Lesson Plan, Slide Deck for Emotional Weather Reports, and Emotion Activity Sheets

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Review the Emotional Weather Reports Lesson Plan for background.
Familiarize yourself with the Slide Deck for Emotional Weather Reports for visual aids.
Print or prepare digital copies of the Emotion Activity Sheets for each student.

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Introduce the idea of weather as a metaphor for feelings.
Use the slide deck to show examples (e.g., sunny = happy, rainy = sad).
Ask students to share how they might feel on different days.

Step 2

Activity

20 minutes

Hand out the Emotion Activity Sheets.
Instruct students to draw a weather report that represents how they feel today.
Encourage them to use colors and symbols as discussed.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

10 minutes

Invite students to share their drawings with the class.
Discuss the similarities and differences in their weather reports and emphasize the idea that all feelings are valid.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize what was learned about emotions and weather patterns.
Reinforce the importance of recognizing and expressing feelings constructively.

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Emotional Weather Reports

Today, we will learn how weather can represent our feelings! Is your heart sunny or sometimes a bit stormy?

Welcome the students and introduce the idea of linking weather with emotions. Mention that different weather types can show how we're feeling.

Sunny = Happy

When the sky is bright and clear, it shows we are feeling happy and joyful!

Explain sunny weather represents happiness and a bright mood.

Cloudy = Thoughtful

Clouds can show us when we are calm or thinking about our day.

Illustrate with simple examples: fun, active drawings or slides showing a sunny scene.

Rainy = Sad

Rainy days remind us that sometimes we feel a little sad, and that's okay.

Discuss rainy weather and ask students when they might feel a bit sad, connecting it with empathy and understanding.

Mix It Up!

What other weather can you think of? Maybe windy, stormy, or snowy? What feelings do they show?

Invite students to imagine other weather types. Encourage sharing and recognition of different emotions.

Your Turn!

Now draw your own Emotional Weather Report. What emotion is in your sky today?

Guide students on the drawing activity. Display an example drawing on the slide.

Sharing Time!

Let's share our Weather Reports and talk about the different feelings we drew.

Wrap up and engage in discussion, making sure to validate everyone's feelings.

Activity

Emotion Activity Sheets

These activity sheets are designed to guide you as you create your own Emotional Weather Report. Use the prompts and drawing space to capture how you're feeling today using weather patterns as a way to describe your emotions.

Instructions

Think About Your Emotions:
- What kind of weather represents how you're feeling right now? Is it sunny, rainy, cloudy, or maybe a mix of different weather?
Drawing Your Weather Report:
- Use the blank space below to draw your weather report. Include elements like a sun, clouds, rain, wind, etc., to represent your feelings.
Answer the Prompts:
- Write or draw a symbol next to your weather drawing that explains your choice.
- For example, if you drew a sunny sky, you might add a happy face or star to show that you are feeling joyful.
Sharing Your Work:
- When you're finished, share your drawing with a classmate or the class. Talk about what weather you created and why it represents your feelings.

Prompts You Can Answer

What weather did you draw for now? Why did you choose that weather?
Did you mix different weather elements? What does each part of your drawing mean?
How do you feel when you look at your drawing?

Enjoy expressing your feelings creatively, and remember that all weather (and all feelings) are important!