Lesson Plan

Thermometer Teaching Notes

Students will label and differentiate four intensity levels of a chosen emotion on an emotions thermometer, enhancing self-awareness and regulation.

Recognizing and articulating how strongly we feel builds emotional vocabulary, self-monitoring, and regulation skills, supporting positive social-emotional growth.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Hook: Emoji Charades

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach Intensity Scale

8 minutes

Step 3

Group Sorting Game

7 minutes

Step 4

Create Personal Thermometer

10 minutes

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How Hot Is That Feeling?

Level 1: Calm (🔵)

Level 2: Warming (🟢)

Level 3: Hot (🟠)

Level 4: Fiery (🔴)

Your Turn: Identify Feelings

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Emotions Thermometer

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Ichun Lu

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