Expressing Big Emotions Safely

Lisa Krempa

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Expressing Big Emotions Safely

Expressing big emotions safely

This lesson helps young children understand and express their big emotions in a safe and healthy way. Through a combination of reading, discussion, and activities, students will learn to identify their emotions and practice expressing them constructively. This lesson is important as it equips children with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering a supportive environment for their emotional development.

Audience

6-year-old boy

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Storybook: 'When I Feel Angry' by Cornelia Maude Spelman, Worksheet: Emotion Faces, Discussion Questions, and Activity Materials: Crayons, Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin by welcoming the student and explaining the importance of understanding and expressing emotions.
Introduce the storybook 'When I Feel Angry' by Cornelia Maude Spelman.

Step 2

Reading

5 minutes

Read the story 'When I Feel Angry' aloud.
Pause occasionally to ask questions about the character's feelings and actions.

Step 3

Discussion

5 minutes

Use the discussion questions to talk about the story.
Encourage the student to share their thoughts and relate to the character's emotions.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Provide the 'Emotion Faces' worksheet.
Ask the student to draw faces that show different emotions.
Discuss each emotion and how it can be expressed safely.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Encourage the student to practice expressing their emotions safely at home.
Thank the student for participating.

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Discussion

Expressing Emotions Discussion

A discussion to help students relate to the story and express their own emotions.

How did the character in the story feel when they were angry?

Encourage the student to describe the character's emotions and actions.

Can you think of a time when you felt the same way?

Help the student relate the story to their own experiences.

What are some safe ways to express anger?

Discuss strategies like talking to an adult, drawing, or taking deep breaths.

Worksheet

Emotion Faces Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and express different emotions through drawing.

Draw a face that shows happiness.

Think about what makes you smile.

Draw a face that shows sadness.

What does your face look like when you're sad?

Draw a face that shows anger.

How do your eyebrows and mouth look when you're angry?