Understanding Emotions: Role-Play and Regulation

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Understanding Emotions: Role-Play and Regulation

Learn and manage different emotions

In this lesson, students will explore different emotions and learn how to manage them effectively. Through engaging activities and role-playing scenarios, they will practice empathy and emotional regulation, key skills for their personal and social development.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn and manage different emotions

Materials

Emotion Cards, Scenario Cards, Worksheet: Identifying Emotions, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what emotions are and why they're important.
Show Emotion Cards depicting various emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.).
Ask students to identify the emotions on the cards and share experiences when they felt these emotions.

Step 2

Role-Playing Scenarios

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Give each group a Scenario Card that describes a situation where they must identify the emotions involved and act it out.
Encourage groups to discuss how they would feel in the situation and what they would do to manage their emotions.

Step 3

Emotion Management Activity

10 mins

Distribute the 'Identifying Emotions' worksheet.
Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet, where they identify their feelings in different scenarios and suggest ways to manage them.
Discuss the answers as a class, highlighting positive ways to cope with emotions.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

10 mins

Lead a class discussion using the provided questions to reflect on what they learned.
Emphasize the importance of understanding and managing emotions both for themselves and in their interactions with others.
Conclude with students sharing one thing they learned about emotions or a strategy they plan to use to manage their emotions.

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Worksheet

Emotion Cards

These cards depict different emotions for students to identify and discuss. Print them one-sided for easy use.

Happy

Sad

Angry

Surprised

Scared

Excited

Confused

Calm

Worksheet

Scenario Cards

These cards present various scenarios for students to role-play and discuss their emotional responses.

You lost your favorite toy.

Your friend said something nice about you.

You had a fight with your sibling.

You got a surprise gift.

You are trying something new and feel nervous.

You did well on a test.

Your friend didn't invite you to their party.

You are playing a fun game with friends.

Worksheet

Identifying Emotions

This worksheet helps students recognize their feelings in different scenarios and think of ways to manage them.

Describe a time when you felt happy. What made you feel that way?

Think about a recent event that made you smile.

How do you feel when you are angry? What can you do to calm down?

Think of ways to 'cool down' like counting to 10 or deep breathing.

When was the last time you felt sad? How did you handle it?

It helps to talk to someone or take some time for yourself.

What are some ways to help a friend who is feeling scared?

You can reassure them, offer to stay with them, or encourage them to talk about it.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions help students reflect on their understanding and management of emotions.

Why is it important to understand our own emotions?

Explain how understanding our emotions helps us respond better to situations.

How can we show empathy towards others?

Discuss ways to show understanding and compassion towards others.

What are some healthy ways to manage anger?

List and discuss strategies like deep breathing, talking, and taking a break.

How can recognizing emotions help us in our daily lives?

Connect emotional awareness to better decision-making and relationships.