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Understanding Emotions

Lesson Plan

Understanding Emotions

Identify and manage emotions

This lesson helps first grade students identify and understand their emotions, and teaches strategies for managing them effectively. Understanding emotions is crucial for young students as it helps in their social interactions and emotional well-being.

Audience

First Grade

Time

30 mins

Approach

Identify and manage emotions

Materials

Emotion Flashcards, Emotion Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by explaining what emotions are in simple words.
  • Show students different emotion flashcards (happy, sad, angry, scared, etc.).
  • Ask students to identify each emotion and discuss briefly.

Step 2

Main Activity

20 mins

  • Hand out the Emotion Worksheet to each student.
  • Explain the instructions and go through the first example together.
  • Allow students to complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.
  • Walk around to assist as needed.

Step 3

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle for a discussion.
  • Use the discussion questions to talk about what they learned.
  • Discuss how they can identify and manage their emotions in different situations.
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Worksheet

Emotion Flashcards

Printable cards of different emotions to be used in the introduction activity.





Happy








Sad








Angry








Scared








Excited








Surprised








Disgusted








Calm




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Worksheet

Emotion Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify emotions and think about how to manage them.

Draw a face showing how you feel when you are happy.

Think about what makes you happy.







Draw a face showing how you feel when you are sad.

Think about what makes you sad.







Draw a face showing how you feel when you are angry.

Think about what makes you angry.







Draw a face showing how you feel when you are scared.

Think about what makes you scared.







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Discussion

Emotion Discussion

Discussion questions to help students articulate what they have learned about emotions and managing them.

What are some emotions you learned about today?

Guide students to list the emotions shown on the flashcards and discussed.







How do you feel when you are happy? Sad? Angry? Scared?

Encourage students to describe their feelings and share examples.







What can you do to feel better if you are sad or angry?

Discuss strategies such as talking to someone, deep breathing, or finding a quiet place.







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