Mind Map: Heart to Heart

Jasmine Taylor

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mind Map: Heart to Heart

Emotional vocabulary development

In this lesson, students will create mind maps to explore and articulate their emotions, connecting feelings with personal experiences and insights. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students develop a richer emotional vocabulary in a supportive environment. By engaging in this exercise, students will enhance their ability to express emotions, leading to improved communication and emotional intelligence.

Audience

Grades 4-5 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Emotional vocabulary development

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Paper and colored pencils, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Mind Map Template

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and why it's important to understand and express them.
Explain the concept of a mind map and how it can be used to explore emotions.

Step 2

Guided Activity

20 minutes

Distribute the 'Mind Map Template' worksheet to each student.
Instruct students to choose an emotion they have felt recently and write it in the center of their mind map.
Encourage them to draw branches from the central emotion, connecting it to experiences, thoughts, and other related emotions.
Walk around the classroom to provide support and answer questions.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a conversation about the emotions students chose and their mind maps.
Encourage students to share their insights and listen to others' experiences.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key points discussed and highlight the importance of understanding emotions.
Encourage students to continue using mind maps to explore their feelings in the future.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a conversation about emotions and mind maps.

What emotion did you choose for your mind map and why?

Encourage students to reflect on their choice and share personal experiences.

How did creating a mind map help you understand your emotion better?

Guide students to think about the connections they made and insights gained.

Did you discover any new emotions or thoughts while working on your mind map?

Prompt students to explore any unexpected realizations or connections.

Worksheet

Mind Map Template

A template to help students create a mind map of their emotions.

Write the emotion you chose in the center of the mind map.

Think of an emotion you have felt recently.

Draw branches from the central emotion to related experiences, thoughts, and other emotions.

Consider what situations or thoughts are connected to this emotion.