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

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Slide Deck

Emotions Explorer

What Are Emotions?

Happy

Sad

Angry

Scared

Surprised

Disgust

Emotion Charades

Reflection & Next Steps

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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What’s on Your Mind?

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