Feelings and Friends

Aaron Armstrong

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Feelings and Friends

Identify and express emotions

This lesson helps young children identify and express their emotions in healthy ways. Through engaging stories and role-playing exercises, students will learn to recognize different feelings and build empathy. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence, helping children understand their own emotions and those of others, which is crucial for their social development.

Audience

Dreamers (Ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Identify and express emotions

Materials

Storybook: 'The Color Monster' by Anna Llenas, Emotion Cards, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Gather students in a circle.
Introduce the topic of emotions and why they are important.
Show the cover of 'The Color Monster' and ask students what they think the story might be about.

Step 2

Story Time

10 mins

Read 'The Color Monster' aloud to the class.
Pause at key points to ask students how they think the Color Monster is feeling.
Encourage students to make faces that match the emotions being discussed.

Step 3

Role-Playing Exercise

10 mins

Use Emotion Cards to show different feelings (happy, sad, angry, etc.).
Divide students into small groups and give each group a Role-Playing Scenario.
Have students act out their scenario, focusing on expressing the emotions involved.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

5 mins

Bring the class back together for a discussion.
Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about what they learned.
Encourage students to share how they feel right now and why.

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Worksheet

Emotion Cards

These cards depict various emotions to help children identify and express feelings during role-playing exercises.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Surprised

Scared

Excited

Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

These scenarios are designed for children to act out and express different emotions.

You lost your favorite toy.

You got a new puppy.

It's your birthday today.

You had a fight with a friend.

You are going to the park.

You are scared of a thunderstorm.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions help guide a conversation about emotions and what students learned from the lesson.

What is one new emotion you learned about today?

Encourage students to think about the different emotions discussed in the story and role-playing.

How can you tell when someone is feeling happy?

Discuss facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

Why is it important to understand how others feel?

Talk about empathy and how understanding others' feelings can help us be better friends.