Lesson Plan
Mirror Game Guide
Children will use handheld mirrors to identify and label four basic emotions—happy, sad, mad, and scared—by observing their own and peers’ facial expressions.
Building emotional vocabulary and self-awareness helps young learners recognize feelings in themselves and others, fostering social-emotional development and communication skills.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up Song
5 minutes
Step 2
Teacher Modeling
5 minutes
Step 3
Mirror Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Partner Check-In
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Drawing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Faces Mirror Game
Emotion: Happy
Emotion: Sad
Emotion: Mad
Emotion: Scared
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Lesson Plan
Super You Lesson Plan
Students will identify and celebrate their personal strengths, collaboratively set class norms, and practice respectful listening to foster a supportive 7th-grade community.
Building self-awareness and shared agreements empowers students to feel valued, responsible, and connected—key foundations for social-emotional growth and a positive classroom culture.
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Time
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker: Superhero Strengths
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Personal Strengths
10 minutes
Step 3
Share & Gallery Walk
10 minutes
Step 4
Co-Create Class Norms
10 minutes
Step 5
Active Listening Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
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