Lesson Plan
Mood Meter Kickoff
Students will learn to recognize and label four core emotions by associating them with specific colors and will practice sharing how they feel using a classroom Mood Meter.
Building self-awareness through emotion identification helps 1st graders regulate feelings, communicate needs, and develop empathy, laying the foundation for positive social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Color-Emotion Associations
5 minutes
Step 3
Play Emotion Emoji Match
8 minutes
Step 4
Mood Meter Wrap-Up Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm
Happy
Excited
Mood Meter Color Chart

Game


Warm Up


Cool Down

