Lesson Plan
Thermometer Teaching Notes
Students will identify and label four intensity levels of a chosen emotion using a personalized Emotions Thermometer tool, strengthening emotion vocabulary and self-awareness.
This lesson builds emotional literacy by helping students recognize feeling intensity and practice self-monitoring, boosting communication and well-being.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Emoji Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Introducing the Intensity Scale
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Sorting Game
7 minutes
Step 4
Creating Personal Thermometers
8 minutes
Slide Deck
How Hot Is That Feeling?
Lesson Objectives
What Is an Intensity Scale?
Intensity Levels 1–4
Modeled Example: Happiness
Modeling the Thermometer
Vocabulary Prompts
Your Turn: Brainstorm
Group Sorting Game
Ready for Personal Thermometers
Game
Worksheet
Script
