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Understanding Emotions and Control

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Emotions and Control

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This lesson aims to help students understand the concept of emotional regulation and the importance of following rules. By using the video 'Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?', students will learn about the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain and strategies to manage their emotions. This lesson is crucial for students to develop self-control and understand the value of rules, which will aid in their social interactions and academic success.

Audience

4th Grader with Impulse Control Issues

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Emotional Regulation Strategies

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of emotions and self-control.
  • Explain that understanding our emotions can help us make better choices and follow rules.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Discussion

8 mins

  • Discuss the video using prepared questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the content to their own experiences.

Step 4

Activity: Emotional Regulation Strategies

7 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet on emotional regulation strategies.
  • Guide students through exercises on deep breathing and counting to ten.
  • Allow students to practice these strategies in pairs.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to use the strategies learned when they feel upset or impulsive.
  • Thank the students for their participation.
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Discussion

Emotional Regulation Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on the video and relate it to their personal experiences.

What did you learn about the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain?

Encourage students to explain the difference between the two and how they affect our reactions.







Can you think of a time when you 'flipped your lid'? What happened?

Guide students to share personal experiences and discuss how they could have used the strategies from the video.







Why is it important to keep our 'lid' on?

Discuss the benefits of emotional control, such as making better decisions and maintaining friendships.







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Worksheet

Emotional Regulation Strategies

A worksheet to help students practice strategies for managing their emotions.

List two strategies you can use to calm down when you're upset.

Think about what was mentioned in the video, like deep breathing or counting to ten.







Draw a picture of your 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain working together.

Use the hand model from the video to help visualize this.







Write about a time you used a calming strategy. How did it help?

Reflect on a personal experience where you managed your emotions successfully.







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