Mood Meter Mastery

Erica Decker

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mood Meter Mastery

Track and understand emotions

In this lesson, students will use a 'Mood Meter' to track their emotions throughout the week. This activity will help them learn to identify patterns and triggers in their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional management. By understanding their emotions better, students can develop strategies to manage them effectively, which is crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Track and understand emotions

Materials

Mood Meter printable, Markers or colored pencils, Reflection worksheet, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and why it's important to understand them.
Introduce the concept of the 'Mood Meter' and explain how it can help track emotions.

Step 2

Mood Meter Activity

20 mins

Distribute the Mood Meter printables to each student.
Explain the four quadrants of the Mood Meter and what each represents (e.g., high energy/pleasant, low energy/unpleasant).
Have students color their Mood Meters using markers or colored pencils.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

20 mins

Hand out the reflection worksheet.
Ask students to reflect on their emotions over the past week and identify any patterns or triggers.
Facilitate a class discussion using the prepared questions to guide students in sharing their insights.

Step 4

Closure

10 mins

Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
Encourage students to use the Mood Meter at home to continue tracking their emotions.
Answer any remaining questions from the students.

Discussion

Mood Meter Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their emotional patterns and triggers using the Mood Meter.

What emotions did you notice most often on your Mood Meter?

Encourage students to think about the frequency of different emotions and what might have caused them.

Did you notice any patterns in your emotions throughout the week?

Guide students to consider if certain times or activities influenced their emotions.

How can understanding your emotions help you in your daily life?

Discuss the importance of emotional awareness and management in personal and social contexts.

Worksheet

Mood Meter Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on their emotions and identify patterns and triggers using the Mood Meter.

List three emotions you felt this week and when you felt them.

Think about specific events or times of day.

What was a common trigger for your emotions?

Consider what usually happens before you feel a certain way.

How did you manage your emotions when you felt upset or angry?

Reflect on any strategies you used to calm down or feel better.