Lesson Plan

Acknowledging Emotions

Students will learn to pause and reflect on their feelings before reacting, fostering emotional regulation and empathy through discussion, role-play, and group activities.

Understanding and acknowledging one's emotions builds a strong foundation for empathy and self-regulation, which is critical for positive social interactions and classroom behavior.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Emotion Exploration

10 minutes

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Circle Discussion

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Understanding Feelings

Recognizing Emotions

Why Understanding Feelings Matters

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Activity

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Discussion

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Feelings First

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