Lesson Plan
Emotional Exploration Blueprint
Students will identify primary emotions quickly and practice active listening in partner conversations, fostering empathy and peer support in a condensed session.
Even with limited time, 5th graders enhance emotional awareness and counseling skills, promoting a respectful, supportive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotional Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Explore: Feelings Map
7 minutes
Step 3
Skill Practice: Peer Listening Pairs
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Group Debrief
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Map (Quick Look)
Primary Emotions
Quick Examples
Your Turn to Share
Discussion
Activity
Cool Down
