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Express Yourself: Emotions PECS

Rachel Cabuhat

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Express Yourself: Emotions PECS

Students will learn to identify and express a range of emotions using a PECS board, fostering communication skills tailored for extensive needs.

This lesson supports effective communication, enabling students to articulate their feelings, which is fundamental for social and emotional learning.

Audience

7th Grade Extensive Needs Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive demonstration and practice using the PECS board.

Materials

Emotions PECS Board Visuals, and Emotion Cards Printable

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

  • Review the PECS board setup and ensure all visuals are ready for display.
  • Prepare emotion cards with clear, simple images representing different emotions.
  • Test digital projection tools if using digital visuals, referring to Emotions PECS Board Visuals.

Step 1

Introduction & Review

5 minutes

  • Greet the students and introduce the concept of emotions.
  • Briefly explain what a PECS board is and how it helps express feelings.
  • Show examples using Emotions PECS Board Visuals.

Step 2

Guided Practice

15 minutes

  • Demonstrate how to use the PECS board to select an emotion by pointing to an emotion card.
  • Engage students by asking them to identify their current emotion using the board.
  • Facilitate a group practice session where students take turns selecting emotion cards and explaining their choice, using prompts if necessary.

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

  • Summarize the activity and reinforce the importance of expressing emotions.
  • Ask students to reflect on how the activity helped them communicate their feelings.
  • Provide positive feedback and answer any questions.
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Slide Deck

Express Yourself: Emotions PECS

Welcome! Today we will learn how to express our emotions using a PECS board. Let's get started.

Welcome the students, introduce yourself, and share the lesson's goal for today. Emphasize that this is a fun way to learn about emotions and how to express them using the PECS board.

What Are Emotions?

Emotions are feelings that we experience every day. They can be happy, sad, angry, or excited. Let's explore these feelings together!

Explain the concept of emotions in simple terms. Ask students to share a time they felt happy, sad, or excited to connect with the topic.

Meet the PECS Board

This board helps us show how we're feeling. Each image on the board represents a different emotion. (Refer to Emotions PECS Board Visuals)

Share examples of the PECS board visuals. Ensure that the digital projection is working and the visuals are clear. Engage with students by asking what each image might represent.

Guided Practice

Let's practice using the board! Everyone take turns selecting an emotion card and sharing which emotion you picked and why.

Demonstrate how to use the board. Encourage individual participation by having students point to an emotion card that they feel matches their current mood. Walk around and assist as needed.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Great job today! Let's think about how expressing our emotions helps us communicate better. What did you learn about your feelings?

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing what was learned. Ask reflective questions to ensure students understand why expressing emotions is important. Give positive feedback.

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Activity

Emotion Card Matching Activity

This activity is designed to reinforce your understanding of various emotions and to help you practice using the PECS board by matching emotion cards with corresponding facial expressions or scenarios. The focus is on both recognizing and expressing feelings.

Activity Guidelines

  1. Objective:

    • Match each emotion card with its appropriate facial expression or scenario description.
    • Use the PECS board to discuss how each emotion might be expressed or felt.

  2. Materials Needed:

    • Printed emotion cards with clear images and labels (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.).
    • A set of scenario cards that describe simple situations (e.g., "Your best friend gave you a gift", "It started raining during your picnic", etc.).
    • Emotions PECS Board Visuals for additional reference.

  3. Instructions:

    • Step 1: Lay out the printed emotion cards on a table or board.
    • Step 2: Separately, place the scenario cards facedown.
    • Step 3: One at a time, students will flip a scenario card and read it aloud (or have the teacher read it aloud if needed).
    • Step 4: Ask the student (or students) to choose the emotion card that best matches the scenario. Then, using the PECS board, they will point to that emotion.
    • Step 5: Discuss why the chosen emotion is appropriate for the scenario. Encourage students to make connections with their own experiences.

  4. Group Work Option:

    • Arrange students in small groups and have them work together to match cards, allowing for collaboration and discussion about how different situations might make someone feel.

Questions for Student Reflection

  • What emotion did you choose for this scenario and why?





  • Can you think of another time when you felt this way? How did you express it?





  • How do you think using the PECS board helps you share your feelings?





Follow-Up Activities and Points for Discussion

  • Discuss: How can being able to identify and express your emotions help you in difficult situations?
  • Extend: Think of a time when you saw someone else feeling a particular emotion. How might you help them express or communicate their feelings?
  • Practice: Encourage students to use the PECS board in real-time for a few minutes at the end of the session, selecting an emotion card that represents how they feel at that moment.

This activity not only helps build your vocabulary of emotions but also reinforces the connection between what you see in others’ expressions and what you may feel inside. Enjoy the matching, share your thoughts, and express yourself!

Good luck, and have fun exploring emotions!

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Worksheet

Emotions Communication Board

This worksheet is designed to help you express your feelings by matching emotions with pictures and words. Look at each emotion below, say the name, and then practice pointing to or marking the emotion you feel. Use the board to help communicate how you are feeling during the day.

How to Use This Board

  1. Look at each Emotion: Each emotion is shown with a picture and a label.
  2. Identify Your Feelings: Think about how you feel. Which emotion matches your feeling best?
  3. Indicate Your Emotion: Point to the emotion or mark it by circling it.

Emotion Cards

1. Happy

Picture: [Insert Happy Image Here]






Label: Happy

2. Sad

Picture: [Insert Sad Image Here]






Label: Sad

3. Angry

Picture: [Insert Angry Image Here]






Label: Angry

4. Surprised

Picture: [Insert Surprised Image Here]






Label: Surprised

5. Scared

Picture: [Insert Scared Image Here]






Label: Scared

6. Calm

Picture: [Insert Calm Image Here]






Label: Calm

Practice Exercise

Look at the emotion cards above. Answer the following questions by pointing to, drawing, or circling the emotion that best represents your feeling.

  1. How do you feel right now?





  2. Think about a time when you felt very happy. What emotion is that?





  3. When you feel scared, which emotion card do you use?





  4. Draw or write about a time when you felt calm.




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Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. This board is here to help you share your feelings!

Teacher Note: Use the images provided on your PECS board visuals for clear representation. Allow students extra time as needed to identify and share their emotions. Adjust the materials to suit individual student needs.

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