Lesson Plan
Express Yourself Safely Unit Plan
In this 6-session unit, 5th graders develop self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills by recognizing feelings and practicing constructive expression through interactive activities and a culminating project.
Helps students manage peer relationships, reduce conflicts, and foster a positive classroom climate by equipping them with interpersonal skills for identifying and expressing emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Feeling Recognition
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Exploring Triggers and Responses
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Building Empathy
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Communicating with “I” Statements
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Active Listening Skills
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Culminating Expression Project
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Express Yourself Safely
Unit Objectives
Materials & Resources
Session 1: Feeling Recognition
Understanding Our Emotions
Emotion Charades Game
Session 2: Exploring Triggers
Scenario Roleplay Activity
Tracking Our Triggers
Session 3: Building Empathy
Empathy Map
Empathy Roleplay
Session 4: “I” Statements
Using “I” Statements
I-Statement Practice
Session 5: Active Listening Skills
Listening Roleplay
Listening Self-Check
Session 6: Culminating Project
Next Steps & Reflection
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Project Guide
Worksheet
Discussion
