Lesson Plan
What’s on Your Mind? Lesson Plan
Students will identify and articulate their current emotions, expanding emotional vocabulary and self-awareness through interactive activities and reflection.
Building emotional awareness helps students express feelings, supports a positive classroom climate, and fosters self-regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mood Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Emotions Explorer Presentation
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Feelings Mapping Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Exit-Emotion Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotions Explorer
What Are Emotions?
Happy
Sad
Angry
Scared
Surprised
Disgust
Emotion Charades
Reflection & Next Steps

Activity


Warm Up


Cool Down

