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.

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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

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Feelings Spectrum

What Is an Emotion Spectrum?

Mild Emotions

Moderate Emotions

Intense Emotions

Overlapping Emotions

Reflection Prompt

Key Takeaways

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Feeling the Feels?

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