Emotions and Peer Engagement

Charles Douglas

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotions and Peer Engagement

Healthy peer engagement and self-control

This lesson aims to teach 4th-grade students about healthy peer engagement and emotional regulation through a short video and an interactive activity. By understanding and managing their emotions, students can improve their interactions with peers, fostering a supportive and collaborative classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that will benefit students in their academic and personal lives.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, and Printable Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

1 min

Briefly introduce the topic of emotions and how they affect our interactions with others.
Explain that understanding our emotions can help us engage better with our peers.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Show the video Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?.
Ask students to pay attention to how emotions can affect our actions.

Step 3

Discussion and Activity

5 mins

Discuss the video with the students, focusing on the strategies mentioned for managing emotions.
Use printable emotion cards to role-play more complex scenarios where students practice emotional regulation and peer engagement.
Encourage students to express how they feel in each scenario and discuss how they can manage those feelings.

Step 4

Emotion Charades

5 mins

Have students take turns acting out different emotions from the printable cards while the rest of the class guesses the emotion.
Discuss how recognizing emotions in others can help us respond appropriately and engage positively with peers.

Step 5

Mindfulness Exercise

5 mins

Lead a short mindfulness exercise focused on deep breathing or visualization.
Encourage students to close their eyes, take deep breaths, and visualize a calming scene.
Discuss how mindfulness can help manage emotions and improve focus.

Step 6

Closure

1 min

Recap the importance of understanding and managing emotions for healthy peer interactions.
Encourage students to use the strategies learned in their daily interactions.

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Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

These cards are used for role-playing activities to help students identify and manage emotions.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Excited

Nervous

Calm

Reading

Parent Guide for Emotions and Peer Engagement

This guide provides parents with an overview of the lesson on emotions and peer engagement, including objectives, activities, and tips for reinforcing these concepts at home.

Overview

This lesson focuses on helping 4th-grade students understand and manage their emotions to improve peer interactions. By learning about emotional regulation, students can foster a supportive and collaborative classroom environment.

Objectives

Teach students about different emotions and how they affect interactions.
Encourage healthy peer engagement and self-control.
Develop social-emotional skills that benefit academic and personal lives.

Activities

Video Viewing: Students watch a video on emotional regulation.
Role-Playing: Using emotion cards, students practice managing emotions in various scenarios.
Mindfulness Exercise: Students participate in a calming exercise to learn focus and emotional control.

Tips for Parents

Discuss Emotions: Talk with your child about their feelings and how they manage them.
Role-Play at Home: Use everyday situations to practice emotional regulation.
Encourage Mindfulness: Introduce simple breathing exercises to help your child manage stress.
Model Behavior: Demonstrate healthy emotional responses in your interactions.

By reinforcing these concepts at home, you can support your child's emotional development and help them build strong, positive relationships with their peers.