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School Success Review and Celebration

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Lesson Plan

School Success Review and Celebration

Review emotions, empathy, and calming strategies

This lesson engages kindergarten students in exploring emotions, empathy, and calming strategies through a fun and interactive game-based approach. By participating in activities and watching a video, students will learn to identify emotions, practice empathy, and apply calming techniques. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills in young learners.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Emotion Cards, Video: Song: Calm Body Calm Mind, Emotion Quiz, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about emotions and why they are important.
  • Introduce the video Song: Calm Body Calm Mind to help students understand calming strategies.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Emotion Card Game

8 mins

  • Distribute printable emotion cards to each student.
  • Explain the rules: Students will take turns picking a card and acting out the emotion while others guess.
  • Discuss how recognizing emotions can help us understand others' feelings.

Step 4

Quiz

3 mins

  • Hand out the Emotion Quiz.
  • Allow students to complete the quiz individually.
  • Collect the quizzes for assessment.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

3 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson: identifying emotions, practicing empathy, and using calming strategies.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned.
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Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

These cards are used for the emotion card game, where students act out emotions for their peers to guess.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Surprised







Scared







Calm







Excited







Confused




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Quiz

Emotion Quiz

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Answer Key

Emotion Quiz Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers for the Emotion Quiz, helping teachers assess students' understanding.

Which emotion is shown when someone is smiling?

Happy
Smiling is typically associated with happiness.

What should you do if a friend looks sad?

Ask if they're okay
Asking if they're okay shows empathy and concern.

Which emotion might you feel if you see a big spider?

Scared
A big spider might cause fear or anxiety.

What is a good way to calm down if you feel angry?

Take deep breaths
Taking deep breaths helps to calm the mind and body.

How can you help your body feel calm?

Sit quietly and breathe
Sitting quietly and breathing helps to relax the body.

What should you do when someone else is talking?

Listen quietly
Listening quietly shows respect and helps you understand.

Why is it important to wait your turn in a game?

It shows patience and respect
Waiting your turn shows patience and respect for others.

How can you be a good friend?

Share and be kind
Being kind and sharing are important aspects of friendship.

What is a good way to communicate with friends?

Talk nicely and listen
Talking nicely and listening are key to good communication.

What should you do if you and a friend both want the same toy?

Take turns or share
Taking turns or sharing is a fair way to handle the situation.

How can you solve a disagreement with a friend?

Talk and find a solution together
Talking and finding a solution together is a constructive approach.

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Quiz

Emotion Exit Ticket

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