Feelings and Behaviors Adventure

Jennifer Daigle

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Feelings and Behaviors Adventure

Learn about feelings and managing behaviors

This lesson introduces young students to the concept of feelings and how to manage behaviors through engaging activities. By using experiential learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will explore their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps children develop emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

5-year-old Spanish and English speakers

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Feelings and Behaviors Discussion, Feelings Worksheet, Emotion Cards, Crayons, and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and introduce the topic of feelings and behaviors.
Explain that everyone has feelings and it's important to understand them.
Briefly discuss why managing behaviors is important.

Step 2

Discussion on Feelings

5 mins

Use the "Feelings and Behaviors Discussion" questions to guide a conversation.
Encourage students to share how they feel today and why.
Discuss different feelings and how they can affect our actions.

Step 3

Feelings Activity

10 mins

Distribute "Emotion Cards" to each student.
Ask students to pick a card and act out the emotion shown.
Encourage classmates to guess the emotion and discuss how they might feel in similar situations.

Step 4

Calm Down Techniques

5 mins

Introduce simple breathing exercises like "smell the flower, blow out the candle."
Teach a basic movement like stretching arms up and slowly bringing them down.
Encourage students to practice these techniques when they feel upset.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Hand out the "Feelings Worksheet" to each student.
Guide students to draw or write about a time they felt a certain way.
Provide crayons and markers for creative expression.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Gather students and ask them to share one thing they learned about feelings.
Reinforce the importance of understanding and managing emotions.
Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills at home.

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Discussion

Feelings and Behaviors Discussion

A guided discussion to help students express and understand their feelings.

How are you feeling today?

Encourage students to use words or gestures to express their feelings. Validate all responses.

What are some feelings you know?

List common feelings like happy, sad, angry, and scared. Discuss what might cause these feelings.

Why is it important to manage our behaviors?

Discuss how managing behaviors can help us get along with others and feel better.

Worksheet

Feelings Worksheet

A worksheet for students to express their feelings through drawing or writing.

Draw a picture of a time you felt happy.

Think about a fun day or a special moment.

Write or draw about a time you felt sad.

Consider a time when something didn't go as planned.

How do you feel when you are angry? Draw it.

Think about what makes you angry and how you can calm down.