Lesson Plan
Emotions Unpacked Plan
Students will identify and label six core emotions and reflect on personal experiences of these feelings to build self-awareness.
Developing emotional literacy empowers students to understand their own feelings, regulate behavior, and foster empathy in social interactions—key skills for personal and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Emotions
10 minutes
Step 2
Feeling Match-Up Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Share Your Story Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Journaling
10 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Vocabulary Check
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotion Cards Deck
Happiness
Sadness
Anger
Fear
Surprise
Disgust

Game


Quiz
Emotion Vocabulary Check
