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Feelings and Words

Lesson Plan

Feelings and Words

Recognize and express feelings

This lesson helps 7-year-olds recognize feelings of anger, frustration, and anxiety and express them using words. By understanding how these feelings are linked to behavior, children can learn to communicate their emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence and healthy communication skills.

Audience

7-year-olds

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Role-playing scenarios, Feelings and Words Discussion, and Feelings Video

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Gather the child in a comfortable space.
  • Briefly introduce the topic of feelings, focusing on anger, frustration, and anxiety.
  • Explain that today they will learn how to express these feelings using words and calming techniques.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 minutes

  • Show a short video that illustrates characters experiencing and expressing feelings of anger, frustration, and anxiety.
  • Pause the video at key moments to discuss what the characters are feeling.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

10 minutes

  • Present a scenario where a character might feel angry, frustrated, or anxious.
  • Encourage the child to act out the scenario and practice using words to express their feelings.
  • Guide them with phrases like "I feel... because..."
  • Introduce calming techniques such as deep breathing or counting to ten.

Step 4

Calming Techniques Practice

5 minutes

  • Teach the child simple calming techniques like deep breathing, counting to ten, or visualization.
  • Practice these techniques together, emphasizing their use when feeling strong emotions.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • Discuss what they learned about expressing feelings and using calming techniques.
  • Reinforce the importance of using words and calming strategies to communicate emotions.
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Discussion

Feelings and Words Discussion

A discussion to help children articulate their feelings and understand how to express them appropriately.

What are some words we can use to express anger?

Encourage children to use words like 'mad' or 'upset' and relate them to personal experiences.







How can we tell someone we are frustrated?

Guide children to use phrases like 'I am frustrated because...' and discuss calming strategies.







What should we do if we feel anxious?

Discuss calming techniques like taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or asking for help.







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