Lesson Plan
Emotion Thermometer Lesson Plan
Students will accurately label four graduated anger emotions—annoyed, frustrated, mad, furious—on a feelings thermometer and use each term in a sentence, reinforcing emotional vocabulary and context‐clue strategies.
Building nuanced emotional vocabulary helps students recognize and manage feelings. Using a thermometer visual and context clues improves self‐awareness and supports social‐emotional learning critical for conflict resolution and communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Thermometer
4 minutes
Step 3
Practice Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Recap
3 minutes

Slide Deck
From Calm to Furious
Today's Agenda
Emotion Thermometer
Labeling Emotions
Example Sentences
Practice Game: Spin the Feeling Wheel
Time for Your Worksheet
Share and Celebrate

Game


Worksheet


Warm Up

