Mastering Emotional Regulation

Brytnee Peacock

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mastering Emotional Regulation

Understanding Emotional Regulation

This lesson series focuses on teaching high school students about emotional regulation, its importance, and practical self-regulation tools that can be used in school settings. Through a combination of video content, discussions, activities, games, and assessments, students will explore how to manage emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to handle emotions like frustration and anger, promoting mental well-being and better interpersonal relationships.

Audience

High School Students

Time

8 sessions, 30 minutes each

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: How to Manage Your Emotions, Discussion Questions, Emotional Regulation Worksheet, Self-Regulation Tools Activity, Emotional Regulation Quiz, Emotion Regulation Games, Mindfulness Exercise, Emotion Bingo Cards, Scenario Cards for Emotion Bingo, Emotion Matching Cards, Process Model Printable, Emotion Bingo Board, Printable Emotional Regulation Scenarios and Strategies, Printable BINGO Rules, and Additional Emotion Matching Cards

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Emotional Regulation

30 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to emotional regulation and its significance in daily life.
Explain the objectives of the lesson series and what students will learn.
Engage students in a short activity to identify emotions they commonly experience.

Step 2

Session 2: Video Viewing and Reflection

30 mins

Show the video How to Manage Your Emotions.
Ask students to note down key points and strategies mentioned in the video.
Facilitate a brief reflection on personal emotional experiences and initial thoughts on the video.

Step 3

Session 3: Understanding the Process Model

30 mins

Discuss the process model of emotion regulation as explained in the video.
Facilitate a discussion on how students can apply this model in real-life situations.
Encourage students to share examples of how they might use these strategies.
Distribute the Process Model Printable to help visualize and understand the steps involved.

Step 4

Session 4: Discussion, Role Play, and Interactive Games

30 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
Introduce role-playing activities where students act out scenarios and apply emotional regulation strategies.
Use scenarios from the Scenario Cards for Emotion Bingo and the Printable Emotional Regulation Scenarios and Strategies.
Encourage students to reflect on the strategies used and their effectiveness.
Introduce interactive games such as 'Emotion Charades' and 'Emotion Bingo' where students act out emotions or match scenarios to emotions on their bingo cards.
Distribute the Emotion Bingo Board for students to use during the game.
Encourage students to apply strategies discussed in previous sessions.

Step 5

Session 5: Worksheet Completion and Interactive Activities

30 mins

Distribute the Emotional Regulation Worksheet.
Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet.
Introduce a game that involves matching emotions with appropriate regulation strategies, using 'Emotion Matching Cards'.
Discuss answers and insights as a class.

Step 6

Session 6: Self-Regulation Tools Activity and Peer Feedback

30 mins

Organize students into small groups.
Assign each group a scenario where they must identify and apply self-regulation tools.
Introduce a mindfulness exercise to help students practice staying present and calm.
Encourage creativity and collaboration in developing solutions.
Begin preparation for group presentations.

Step 7

Session 7: Group Presentations and Interactive Games

30 mins

Have each group present their scenario and solutions to the class.
Provide feedback and discuss the effectiveness of different strategies.
Conclude with a game like 'Emotion Pictionary' to reinforce the concepts learned.

Step 8

Session 8: Extended Quiz and Interactive Closure

30 mins

Administer the extended Emotional Regulation Quiz to assess understanding.
Review answers and clarify any misconceptions.
Summarize the key points of the lesson series.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply emotional regulation strategies in their own lives.
Provide resources for further learning and support.

Discussion

Emotional Regulation Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding and personal experiences with emotional regulation.

What does emotional regulation mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they manage their emotions in different situations.

Why is it important to regulate emotions, especially in a school setting?

Discuss the impact of emotions on learning, relationships, and overall well-being.

Can you share a time when you successfully managed your emotions? What strategies did you use?

Allow students to share personal stories and highlight effective strategies.

Worksheet

Emotional Regulation Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and reflect on their emotional regulation strategies.

List three emotions you often experience at school and describe how you usually respond to them.

Think about common situations that trigger these emotions.

Identify a situation where you struggled to regulate your emotions. What could you have done differently?

Consider alternative strategies you could have used.

Choose one self-regulation tool from the video and explain how you can apply it in your daily life.

Reflect on how this tool can help you manage emotions effectively.

Quiz

Extended Emotional Regulation Quiz

Worksheet

Emotion Bingo Cards

These printable cards are used for the Emotion Bingo game, where students match scenarios to emotions on their bingo cards.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Excited

Nervous

Calm

Frustrated

Surprised

Confused

Proud

Embarrassed

Anxious

Joyful

Disappointed

Relieved

Worksheet

Scenario Cards for Emotion Bingo

These printable cards contain scenarios that students will match to emotions on their Emotion Bingo cards.

You received a compliment from a friend.

Your favorite show got canceled.

Someone cut in line in front of you.

You are going on a trip this weekend.

You have a big test tomorrow.

You're sitting by a quiet lake.

Your computer isn't working properly.

Your friends threw you a surprise party.

You didn't understand the homework assignment.

You finished a challenging project.

You tripped in front of the class.

You're waiting for your exam results.

You won a small prize in a contest.

Your team lost the game.

You found your lost keys.

Worksheet

Emotion Matching Cards

These printable cards are used for the Emotion Matching game, where students match emotions with appropriate regulation strategies.

Emotion: Happy - Strategy: Share your joy with a friend.

Emotion: Sad - Strategy: Write in a journal about your feelings.

Emotion: Angry - Strategy: Take deep breaths and count to ten.

Emotion: Excited - Strategy: Channel your energy into a creative project.

Emotion: Nervous - Strategy: Practice mindfulness or meditation.

Emotion: Calm - Strategy: Enjoy a quiet moment or listen to soothing music.

Emotion: Frustrated - Strategy: Take a break and go for a walk.

Emotion: Surprised - Strategy: Reflect on the unexpected event and its impact.

Emotion: Confused - Strategy: Ask questions to gain clarity.

Emotion: Proud - Strategy: Celebrate your achievements with others.

Emotion: Embarrassed - Strategy: Laugh it off and learn from the experience.

Emotion: Anxious - Strategy: Focus on your breathing and ground yourself.

Emotion: Joyful - Strategy: Spread positivity to those around you.

Emotion: Disappointed - Strategy: Reframe the situation and find a silver lining.

Emotion: Relieved - Strategy: Acknowledge the stress and let it go.

Worksheet

Process Model Printable

This printable provides a visual representation of the process model of emotion regulation, helping students understand and apply the steps involved in managing their emotions effectively. Each step is explained in simple terms to ensure accessibility for special education students.

Step 1: Situation Selection - Choose situations that make you feel good.

Step 2: Situation Modification - Change the situation to make it better.

Step 3: Attentional Deployment - Focus on the positive parts of the situation.

Step 4: Cognitive Change - Think about the situation in a different way.

Step 5: Response Modulation - Use strategies to manage your emotional response.

Worksheet

Emotion Bingo Board

This bingo board is used for the Emotion Bingo game, where students match scenarios to emotions on their bingo cards. It includes a grid layout with various emotions.

| Happy | Sad | Angry | Excited | Nervous |

| Calm | Frustrated | Surprised | Confused | Proud |

| Embarrassed | Anxious | Joyful | Disappointed | Relieved |

Worksheet

Printable Emotional Regulation Scenarios and Strategies

These printable cards provide scenarios and appropriate emotional regulation strategies for students to role-play and practice during Session 4.

Scenario: You are feeling overwhelmed with homework. - Strategy: Break tasks into smaller steps and take breaks.

Scenario: A friend made a joke that hurt your feelings. - Strategy: Communicate your feelings calmly and assertively.

Scenario: You are nervous about an upcoming presentation. - Strategy: Practice deep breathing and positive visualization.

Scenario: You feel left out when your friends make plans without you. - Strategy: Reach out and express your desire to be included.

Scenario: You are frustrated with a group project. - Strategy: Discuss roles and responsibilities openly with your group.

Scenario: You are excited about a new hobby. - Strategy: Share your excitement with others and set goals.

Scenario: You feel anxious about a test. - Strategy: Prepare a study schedule and practice relaxation techniques.

Scenario: You are angry after a disagreement with a sibling. - Strategy: Take a timeout to cool down before discussing the issue.

Worksheet

Printable BINGO Rules

These printable rules provide guidance on how to play the Emotion Bingo game, ensuring students understand the objectives and procedures.

1. Each player receives an Emotion Bingo Board and a set of Emotion Bingo Cards.

2. The facilitator reads a scenario from the Scenario Cards for Emotion Bingo.

3. Players must identify the emotion that matches the scenario and mark it on their Bingo Board.

4. The first player to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts 'Bingo!' and wins the round.

5. Discuss the emotions and strategies used after each round to reinforce learning.

Worksheet

Additional Emotion Matching Cards

These additional printable cards are used for a new Emotion Matching game, providing more emotions and strategies for students to explore. Each emotion and strategy is on a separate card for matching.