Lesson Plan
One-on-One Feeling Factory Plan
In a 20-minute one-on-one session, the counselor will guide the 6th grader to identify, articulate, and reflect on complex emotions using visual prompts and journaling, aiming to enhance self-awareness and emotional vocabulary.
Deepening self-awareness helps students recognize and manage emotions, reducing stress and improving academic and social functioning. This targeted support boosts emotional articulation and coping skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
1. Introduction & Rapport Building
3 minutes
Step 2
2. Emotion Identification Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 3
3. Deep Dive with Emotion Wheel
7 minutes
Step 4
4. Reflection Journaling
3 minutes
Step 5
5. Closing & Next Steps
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotion Cue Cards
Happy
Sad
Angry
Anxious
Surprised
Disgust
Calm
Excited

Script


Worksheet


Journal

