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Mood Meter Moment

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Lesson Plan

Mood Meter Lesson Plan

Students will identify and articulate their current feelings using the Mood Meter check-in tool and develop a personalized coping strategy to manage anxiety.

This lesson builds emotional self-awareness, helps students recognize anxiety triggers, and practices coping skills to reduce stress and improve well-being.

Audience

Upper Elementary or Middle School Student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Structured check-in with discussion and planning.

Materials

Mood Meter Check-In PDF, and Writing Utensil

Prep

Setup and Review Materials

5 minutes

  • Print copies of Mood Meter Check-In PDF.
  • Arrange a quiet, comfortable space free from distractions.
  • Review the student’s IEP or 504 plan for any needed accommodations, such as visual supports or extended time.

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Greet the student and explain the session’s purpose: tracking feelings and developing coping skills.
  • Briefly introduce the Mood Meter quadrants (red, blue, yellow, green) and how they map to emotions.

Step 2

Mood Identification

10 minutes

  • Provide the student with the Mood Meter Check-In PDF and a writing utensil.
  • Ask the student to reflect on their current emotion and circle the corresponding quadrant on the PDF.
  • Prompt them to write one word that best describes how they feel right now.

Step 3

Explore Feeling

10 minutes

  • Use open-ended questions to explore their feeling: What happened today to trigger this emotion? Where in your body do you notice this feeling?
  • Listen actively and validate the student’s experience.
  • Offer visual cues or simplify language as needed for clarity and comfort.

Step 4

Coping Plan and Closure

5 minutes

  • Collaborate with the student to choose a coping strategy (e.g., deep breathing, sensory break, positive self-talk).
  • Have the student record the chosen strategy on the PDF.
  • Encourage the student to use this plan when they notice similar feelings and schedule a follow-up session.
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Activity

🎨 Mood Meter Check-In 🎨

Hello, friend! Grab your favorite colored pencil and let’s check in on your feelings today. 📝

Name: ____________________________ Date: ________________

  1. Which zone are you in right now? Circle one:

🚨 Red Zone – Angry, Frustrated, Irritated
☀️ Yellow Zone – Happy, Excited, Energetic
🌳 Green Zone – Calm, Content, Relaxed
💧 Blue Zone – Sad, Tired, Lonely

  1. My one-word feeling is: _______________________________


  2. What happened to make me feel this way?





  3. Where in my body do I notice this feeling?





  4. My special coping plan (what I will do to help myself):





✨ Remember: It’s always okay to have big feelings. You’re doing an awesome job taking care of yourself! Keep this tool in your backpack or on your desk and use it whenever you need to check in. ✨

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Worksheet

Mood Meter Worksheet

Use this worksheet to check in on your feelings. You can print it, fill it out on a tablet, or scan your responses for digital record-keeping.

Student Name: ____________________ Date: ________________

1. Circle how you feel right now:

( ) Red – Anger, Frustration, Irritation ( ) Yellow – Happy, Excited, Energetic

( ) Green – Calm, Content, Relaxed ( ) Blue – Sad, Tired, Lonely

2. My one-word feeling: ___________________________


3. What happened today to trigger this feeling?





4. Where in your body do you notice this feeling?





5. Coping strategy I will try:





Keep this worksheet handy and use it whenever you need to check in on your feelings or plan a coping strategy.

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