Lesson Plan
Feeling the Feels Lesson Plan
Students will identify, name, and reflect on a variety of emotions through an engaging emoji warm-up, spectrum presentation, movement-based charades, and a written mood-meter reflection to build emotional awareness and empathy.
Helping 9th graders articulate and share feelings fosters self-awareness, healthy communication, and peer empathy—key skills for mental and emotional well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Emoji Check-In Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindful Introduction
5 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Spectrum Presentation
10 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Charades Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Mood Meter Reflection Cool-Down
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings Spectrum
What Is an Emotion Spectrum?
Mild Emotions
Moderate Emotions
Intense Emotions
Overlapping Emotions
Reflection Prompt
Key Takeaways

Activity


Warm Up


Cool Down

