Session 1 Script

Introduction & Warm-Up (5 Minutes)

"Hello! Welcome to our first session on understanding and expressing our feelings. Today, we're going to explore different emotions and how to share them with our words. Let's start with a little chat: Can you tell me about a time when you felt really happy or excited? What made that moment special for you?"

Introducing Emotion Vocabulary (10 Minutes)

"Great sharing! Now, let's take a look at our Emotion Vocabulary Poster. As I point out different emotions, I want you to think about what each one means. For example, when you see 'joyful,' what kinds of things make you feel joyful?

Now, I have some Feelings Flashcards here. I'm going to show you one, and I’d like you to tell me which emotion you think it represents. Let's try a few together!"

Guided Activity (10 Minutes)

"Now it’s time for some fun! We’re going to use our Interactive Whiteboard Activity. On the board, you'll see different scenarios. For each one, I'd like you to tell me which emotion you think fits best. Imagine how you would feel in that situation. Don’t worry about getting it perfect; it's all about expressing yourself!"

Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 Minutes)

"Wonderful job today! Let’s quickly review what we learned. Can you name one new emotion we talked about and describe when you might use that word?

Remember, using our words to express how we feel can help us understand ourselves better and share our feelings with others. I'm very proud of you for speaking up today. See you in our next session!"

Emotion Expression Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to reinforce the skills you learned in today's session by practicing identifying and expressing emotions. Complete each exercise by writing your answers in the space provided.

Exercise 1: Emotion Identification

Look at the list of emotions below. Next to each emotion, write a short sentence about a time you felt that way.

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• Scared:
  
  
  
  
  
  

Exercise 2: Matching Emotions to Situations

Read the scenarios below and write which emotion you think fits best. Explain why you chose that emotion.

1. You receive a surprise gift from a friend.
   
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2. You accidentally drop ice cream on the floor.
   
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3. You see a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
   
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Exercise 3: Drawing Your Feelings

Choose one emotion from today’s session. Draw a picture that shows what that emotion feels like, and write a few sentences explaining your drawing.

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Explanation:

Exercise 4: Creating Emotion Sentences

Create three original sentences using new vocabulary words from today’s lesson. Make sure each sentence clearly conveys your feelings.

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Session 1 Discussion Guide

Welcome to our discussion session! This guide will help us have a friendly conversation about the emotions we talked about today. It’s a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Let's explore our feelings together and learn even more about how to express them clearly!

Discussion Guidelines

• Listen Carefully: When someone is speaking, listen carefully without interrupting.
• Share Gently: Speak honestly about your feelings, using the new words you've learned.
• Ask Questions: If you don’t understand, it's okay to ask questions. We’re here to learn together.

Discussion Questions

1. Getting Started

• Can you tell me about a time when you felt really happy or excited? What was happening around you?
  
  
  
  
  
  

2. Exploring Emotions

• Which emotion from today's session did you relate to the most? Why do you think that emotion feels important to talk about?
  
  
  
  
  
  

3. Expressing with Words

• How do you feel when you use your words to explain your feelings? Do you notice any changes when you share what’s on your mind?
  
  
  
  
  
  

4. Connecting with Others

• Have you ever seen someone use their words to express how they feel? How did that help them or others around them?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Follow-Up Prompts

• Tell Me More: When you mention an emotion, can you share a little more about why you feel that way?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What Would You Do? If a friend felt the same way you described, what advice or words could you share with them?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Reflection: Do you think using new words for your feelings can help you in other parts of your life? How?

Let's have a thoughtful conversation and remember: every feeling is important and sharing them helps us understand ourselves and others better!

Emotion Art Activity

In this activity, you will use art to express and explore different emotions. It's a creative way to reinforce the vocabulary and ideas we discussed in our session. Use any art supplies you have (crayons, markers, colored pencils, or paints) to bring your feelings to life!

Instructions

1. Think About an Emotion: Choose one emotion we learned today—like happy, sad, excited, or scared. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a time when you felt that emotion.
   
   
   

2. Create Your Artwork: On a piece of paper, draw or paint a picture that shows what that emotion looks like to you. It could be a scene, an abstract design, or even just shapes and colors that represent your feelings.
   
   
   

3. Write About It: Below your artwork, write 2-3 sentences about why you chose that emotion and what the artwork represents.
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Share Your Creation: When you're finished, share your art and explanation with your teacher or family. Talk about what you were thinking when you made it, and listen as others share their perspectives too.

Remember, there's no right or wrong way to express your feelings through art—it's all about creativity and expressing yourself!

Have fun, and let your emotions shine on the paper!

Emotion Charades

In this game, you'll have a blast acting out different emotions without using any words. The goal is to help everyone learn to recognize various feelings through body language and facial expressions.

Objective

• Practice identifying and expressing emotions in a fun, interactive way.

How to Play

1. Prepare: Write down a list of emotions we learned today (such as happy, sad, excited, or scared) on small pieces of paper and place them in a container.
   
   
   

2. Take Turns: Each player takes a turn drawing an emotion from the container. The player then acts out the emotion without speaking, using only body language and facial expressions.
   
   
   

3. Guessing: The other player (or players) will try to guess which emotion is being acted out. When the emotion is correctly identified, the actor can explain a little about what might make someone feel that way.
   
   
   

4. Discussion: After each round, discuss briefly why the actions represented the emotion. This helps to solidify understanding and encourages sharing of personal experiences related to the emotion.
   
   
   

5. Repeat: Continue playing until everyone has had a chance to act out an emotion or until all the emotions have been used.

Materials Needed

• Pieces of paper with emotion words written on them
• A container or hat to hold the pieces of paper

Have fun, and remember: there’s no right or wrong way to express or guess an emotion. This game is all about learning and sharing our feelings in a creative way!