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The Feelings Journal: Daily Reflection

Lesson Plan

The Feelings Journal: Daily Reflection

Self-regulation and emotional awareness

This lesson encourages students to keep a daily journal of their feelings and experiences. Through guided reflection, they will learn about self-regulation and emotional awareness. This practice helps students articulate their emotions, recognize patterns in their feelings, and develop coping strategies, which are essential skills for their emotional and social development.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

15 mins daily for a week

Approach

Self-regulation and emotional awareness

Materials

Feelings Journal Worksheet, Pencils, and Crayons

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly explain the purpose of the Feelings Journal.
  • Discuss how journaling can help us understand our feelings better.

Step 2

Daily Reflection

10 mins

  • Distribute the Feelings Journal Worksheet to each student.
  • Guide students to reflect on their day using prompts such as:
    • How are you feeling today?
    • What made you feel this way?
    • What can you do if you feel this way again?
  • Encourage students to draw or write their responses.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

3 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their reflections if they feel comfortable.
  • Discuss as a class how different feelings are normal and how we can manage them.

Step 4

Closure

1 min

  • Remind students to think about their feelings throughout the day and be ready to journal again tomorrow.
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Worksheet

Feelings Journal Worksheet

This worksheet is designed for students to record their daily feelings and reflections. It includes prompts to guide their journaling process.

How are you feeling today?

Think about your emotions and choose a word or draw a face that shows your feeling.







What made you feel this way?

Consider events or interactions that influenced your feelings.







What can you do if you feel this way again?

Think of strategies or actions that can help you manage your feelings.







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