Lesson Plan
Daily Mood Mapping
Students will identify and chart their daily emotions on a shared mood map and on individual trackers to build self-awareness and emotional vocabulary.
Recognizing and expressing feelings helps 2nd graders develop self-awareness, regulate emotions, and build classroom empathy. Tracking moods daily fosters reflection on emotional patterns.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the Mood Map
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Mood Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Slide Deck
The Mood Map
Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In
Introducing Our Mood Map
Guided Mood Mapping
Reflection
Closing and Reminder
