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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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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

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Slide Deck

Feeling Detective?

What Are Emotions?

Happy

Sad

Angry

Scared

Surprised

Calm

More Feelings to Know

Your Detective Notes

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Feeling Detective?

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Madison Vick

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