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Feelings Rainbow

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Lesson Plan

Feelings Rainbow

Identify and express emotions

In this lesson, students will create a 'Feelings Rainbow' by coloring each arc with a different emotion they experience. This activity will help students learn to identify and express their feelings, fostering self-awareness and empathy. Understanding emotions is crucial for young learners as it aids in their social-emotional development and helps them navigate interpersonal relationships.

Audience

Grade 1 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Identify and express emotions

Materials

Crayons or colored pencils, Printable Feelings Rainbow Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students what emotions they know (e.g., happy, sad, angry).
  • Discuss why it's important to recognize and express our feelings.
  • Explain that today they will create a 'Feelings Rainbow' to explore different emotions.

Step 2

Feelings Rainbow Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Feelings Rainbow' worksheet to each student.
  • Instruct students to think of different emotions they have felt recently.
  • Ask them to color each arc of the rainbow with a color that represents a specific emotion (e.g., blue for sad, yellow for happy).
  • Encourage them to write the name of the emotion next to each colored arc.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle to share their 'Feelings Rainbow.'
  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about how different emotions feel and how we can express them.
  • Emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding others' feelings.
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Worksheet

Feelings Rainbow Worksheet

A worksheet for students to color and label each arc of a rainbow with different emotions they experience. It includes a blank rainbow arc for coloring.

Color each arc of the rainbow with a color that represents an emotion you have felt. Write the name of the emotion next to the arc.

Think about emotions like happy, sad, angry, excited, etc.







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Discussion

Feelings Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to help students reflect on their emotions and understand others.

What color did you choose for happy? Why?

Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others' choices.







How do you feel when you are sad? What can you do to feel better?

Guide students to think about coping strategies and support from friends or family.







Why is it important to understand how others are feeling?

Discuss empathy and how it helps us build better relationships.







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