Lesson Plan

Emotion Explorer Plan

Students will identify and articulate basic emotions, recognize personal emotional triggers, and practice self-awareness as part of their social-emotional learning.

Building self-awareness helps students name and regulate their feelings, paving the way for empathy, healthy relationships, and better decision-making.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mood Meter Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Journey Through Feelings

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Emotion Wheel Creation

15 minutes

Step 4

Discussion: Share Your Story

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Feelings Reflection Journal

5 minutes

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Journey Through Feelings

What Are Emotions?

Happy & Sad

Angry & Scared

What Triggers Our Feelings?

Quick Pair-Share

Looking Ahead

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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How Do Feelings Shape Us?

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