Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts

Rebecca Roge

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts

Understanding emotions and stress

This lesson introduces fourth grade students to essential mental health concepts, focusing on managing stress and understanding emotions. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn strategies to promote mental well-being. This lesson is important as it equips students with the tools to recognize and manage their emotions, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.

Audience

Fourth Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understanding emotions and stress

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Emotions and Stress, and Quiz: Mental Health Concepts

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what mental health means.
Ask students if they have ever felt stressed or had strong emotions and how they handled it.

Step 2

Discussion: Understanding Emotions

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to explore different emotions.
Encourage students to share their experiences and how they manage their feelings.

Step 3

Activity: Emotions and Stress Worksheet

15 mins

Distribute the 'Emotions and Stress' worksheet.
Guide students through the questions, encouraging them to think about how they feel in different situations.
Discuss answers as a class.

Step 4

Quiz: Mental Health Concepts

10 mins

Administer the quiz to assess students' understanding of mental health concepts.
Review the answers together, clarifying any misconceptions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to practice the strategies learned in their daily lives.
Answer any remaining questions from the students.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on emotions and stress management.

What are some common emotions you feel every day?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative emotions.

How do you know when you are feeling stressed?

Discuss physical and emotional signs of stress.

What are some healthy ways to manage stress?

Guide students to think about activities like deep breathing, talking to someone, or taking a break.

Worksheet

Emotions and Stress

A worksheet to help students identify and understand their emotions and stressors.

List three emotions you felt this week and what caused them.

Think about different situations at school or home.

Describe a time you felt stressed and how you handled it.

Consider what helped you feel better.

What is one new strategy you can try to manage stress?

Think about what we discussed in class.