Lesson Plan
Emotion Explorer Plan
Students will learn to identify and label their emotions and recognize personal triggers, then practice self-awareness through creative and reflective SEL exercises.
Understanding feelings is the first step in social-emotional learning. This lesson builds self-awareness, helping students manage emotions, improve relationships, and develop empathy.
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Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mood Meter Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Emotion Wheel Creation
15 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Share Your Story
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Feelings Reflection Journal
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Journey Through Feelings
What Is Self-Awareness?
Introducing the Mood Meter
Emotions in Each Quadrant
What Are Triggers?
Next Step: Emotion Wheel Creation

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

