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Emotions and Zones of Regulation

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Lesson Plan

Emotions and Zones of Regulation

Understanding emotions and zones

This lesson introduces 1st grade students to the concept of emotions and the Zones of Regulation. Through a combination of discussion, video, and a worksheet, students will explore different emotions, learn to identify them in themselves and others, and categorize them into zones. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

1st grade students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: Emotions for Kids (Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Surprise), and Zones of Regulation Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about emotions and introduce the Zones of Regulation (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red).
  • Ask students what emotions they know and how they feel when they experience them.
  • Explain that today they will learn more about different emotions, how they affect us, and how to categorize them into zones.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the video and the Zones of Regulation.
  • Ask students to share which emotions they recognized, how they relate to them, and which zone they think each emotion belongs to.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Zones of Regulation Worksheet.
  • Guide students to complete the worksheet, identifying and drawing different emotions and categorizing them into zones.
  • Encourage them to think of situations where they might feel each emotion and which zone it would belong to.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the emotions and zones discussed and ask students to share one new thing they learned about emotions and self-regulation.
  • Encourage them to notice their emotions throughout the day, think about how they affect their actions, and which zone they are in.
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Discussion

Discussion on Emotions and Zones

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the emotions presented in the video, relate them to their own experiences, and categorize them into zones.

What emotions did you see in the video?

Encourage students to name the emotions, describe the scenes where they appeared, and think about which zone each emotion belongs to.







Can you think of a time when you felt happy or sad? Which zone were you in?

Help students connect the emotions to personal experiences and identify the zone they were in.







Why do you think it's important to understand our emotions and zones?

Discuss how understanding emotions and zones can help us communicate better, build friendships, and regulate our actions.







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Worksheet

Zones of Regulation Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and express different emotions, categorize them into zones, and reflect on their experiences.

Draw a face showing happiness and label the zone.








Draw a face showing sadness and label the zone.








Write about a time you felt angry and identify the zone.








Draw a face showing surprise and label the zone.








Write about a time you felt scared and identify the zone.








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