Feelings Forecast: Predicting Emotional Weather

Richard Wothers

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Feelings Forecast: Predicting Emotional Weather

Recognize and map emotions

In this lesson, students will create a 'Feelings Forecast' to visually map their current emotions and predict how they might change throughout the week. This activity encourages students to recognize emotional patterns and prepares them for potential emotional shifts. By understanding their emotional 'weather,' students can develop better emotional awareness and regulation skills.

Audience

Grades 4-6

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Recognize and map emotions

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Printable Feelings Forecast Worksheet, and Colored pencils or markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin by discussing the concept of a weather forecast and how it predicts changes in weather.
Explain that emotions can be similar to weather, changing throughout the day or week.
Introduce the idea of creating a 'Feelings Forecast' to map out emotions.

Step 2

Activity Setup

5 minutes

Distribute the Printable Feelings Forecast Worksheet to each student.
Explain how to use the worksheet to map current emotions and predict changes.
Demonstrate an example on the whiteboard.

Step 3

Creating the Feelings Forecast

15 minutes

Allow students time to fill out their worksheets, using colored pencils or markers to represent different emotions.
Encourage them to think about what might cause changes in their emotional weather.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

5 minutes

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to reflect on the activity.
Encourage students to share their forecasts and discuss any patterns they noticed.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the importance of recognizing emotional patterns.
Encourage students to use their forecasts to prepare for emotional shifts in the future.

Discussion

Feelings Forecast Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the emotional mapping activity and explore emotional patterns.

What emotions did you map on your Feelings Forecast?

Encourage students to share their emotions and discuss any common themes.

Did you notice any patterns in your emotional weather?

Guide students to think about what might cause changes in their emotions.

How can recognizing these patterns help you in the future?

Discuss the benefits of emotional awareness and preparation.

Worksheet

Feelings Forecast Worksheet

A worksheet for students to visually map their current emotions and predict changes throughout the week.

Draw your current emotional weather and label it with the emotion you feel right now.

Predict how your emotional weather might change throughout the week and draw it on the map.

Think about upcoming events or situations that might affect your emotions.