Lesson Plan
Emotions Exploration Plan
Guide a 4th grader to spot, name, and explore their emotions through visual slides, matching activities, and journaling to build self-awareness and coping skills.
Developing a rich emotional vocabulary and noticing bodily cues supports self-regulation, empowering students to understand and manage their feelings more effectively.
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Prep
Session Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Vocabulary Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Exploration Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Daily Mood Journal Introduction
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Feeling Detective?
What Are Emotions?
Happy
Sad
Angry
Scared
Surprised
Calm
More Feelings to Know
Your Detective Notes

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Journal


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