Lesson Plan
Body Clues Guide
Students will describe at least two physical sensations that match each core emotion by noticing body signals and sharing observations.
This lesson builds self-awareness and emotional literacy by helping children connect feelings to physical cues, fostering early self-regulation and a strong mind–body connection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Mindful Breathing Warm-up
5 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Slide Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Freeze-Dance Emotion Signal Game
7 minutes
Step 4
Journal Drawing
7 minutes
Step 5
Partner Share & Closure
4 minutes

Slide Deck
From Heartbeats to Butterflies
What Is an Emotion?
Happy
Sad
Angry
Scared
Listening to Our Body Signals
Let’s Practice!

Game


Slide Deck
From Heartbeats to Butterflies
What Is an Emotion?
Happy
Sad
Angry
Scared
Listening to Our Body Signals
Ready to Move?

Game


Journal


Script

