Lesson Plan
Emotional Compass Blueprint
Students will learn to identify, name, and express emotions through real-life scenarios, building self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.
Understanding and articulating emotions enhances students’ self-awareness, supports healthy relationships, and lays the foundation for effective emotional regulation and social skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Mapping Emotions
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Scenario Role-Play
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down/Assessment: Emotion Exit Ticket
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Mapping Your Feelings
Lesson Objectives
Emotion Wheel
Core Emotions
Expanding Your Emotional Vocabulary
Scenario 1: Birthday Surprise
Scenario 2: Lost Homework
Discussion Prompts
Next Steps
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
