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What's Your Inner Weather Report?

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Jelly

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Inner Weather Report Lesson Guide

Students will be able to identify and name different emotions within themselves, understand that emotions are fluid and can change like weather, and articulate their current emotional state using weather-related vocabulary.

Understanding our emotions is like having a superpower! It helps us know ourselves better, understand why we react the way we do, and communicate our feelings to others. This lesson will give students tools to recognize their 'inner weather' so they can navigate their feelings more effectively.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Through a weather metaphor, students will explore and express their emotional states.

Materials

Emotional Forecast Presentation (slide-deck), Daily Emotional Thermometer Check-in (warm-up), and My Emotional Weather Map (worksheet)

Prep

Preparation Steps

15 minutes

  • Review the Emotional Forecast Presentation to familiarize yourself with the slides and teacher notes.
    - Print copies of the Daily Emotional Thermometer Check-in (one per student).
    - Print copies of the My Emotional Weather Map (one per student).
    - Ensure projector or interactive whiteboard is ready for the slide deck.

Step 1

Introduction: What's the Weather Inside?

5 minutes

  • Begin with the Daily Emotional Thermometer Check-in warm-up.
    - Ask students to share a word or two about how they're feeling, without needing to explain why.
    - Introduce the idea that our emotions can be like weather inside us. Use Slide 2 of the Emotional Forecast Presentation.

Step 2

Exploring Emotional Weather

15 minutes

  • Present the Emotional Forecast Presentation from Slide 3 to Slide 7, guiding students through different 'emotional weather' types (sunny, cloudy, stormy, rainy).
    - For each 'weather type,' discuss what it might feel like and give examples of situations that might cause those feelings.
    - Encourage students to share (if comfortable) times they have felt like 'sunny skies' or 'stormy clouds.'

Step 3

My Emotional Weather Map Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute the My Emotional Weather Map worksheet.
    - Explain the activity: Students will draw or write about different emotional weather conditions they've experienced and what those feelings are like.
    - Circulate around the room to offer support and guidance, prompting students with questions like: 'What does a 'foggy' feeling look like for you?' or 'What makes your inner world feel 'sunny'?'

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

8 minutes

  • Invite students to share their 'Emotional Weather Maps' with a partner or the class (voluntary).
    - Facilitate a brief class discussion using prompts: 'What did you learn about your own emotional weather today?' or 'How can recognizing our inner weather help us throughout the day?'

Step 5

Cool Down: Forecasting Tomorrow

2 minutes

  • Ask students to think about one strategy they can use to manage their 'inner weather' when it gets a little 'stormy.'
    - Collect My Emotional Weather Map worksheets.
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Slide Deck

What's Your Inner Weather Report?

How are you feeling inside today?

Welcome students and set a positive tone. Introduce the day's topic: understanding our emotions.

Emotions are Like Weather!

Just like outside, your feelings can change!
Sometimes it's sunny, sometimes it's cloudy, and sometimes it's a big storm!

Explain the metaphor simply. Our feelings can change, just like the weather.

Sunny Skies: Happy & Bright!

☀️ Sunny feelings are when you feel:
- Happy
- Joyful
- Excited
- Energetic
- Peaceful

What makes you feel sunny?

Discuss 'sunny' feelings: what they feel like, look like, and situations that bring them.

Cloudy Days: A Bit Down

☁️ Cloudy feelings are when you feel:
- A little sad
- Bored
- Quiet
- Confused

What makes you feel cloudy?

Discuss 'cloudy' feelings: what they feel like, look like, and situations that bring them.

Stormy Weather: Strong Feelings!

⛈️ Stormy feelings are when you feel:
- Angry
- Frustrated
- Annoyed
- Overwhelmed

What makes you feel stormy?

Discuss 'stormy' feelings: what they feel like, look like, and situations that bring them.

Rainy Drops: Sadness & Tears

🌧️ Rainy feelings are when you feel:
- Very sad
- Upset
- Disappointed
- Lonely

What makes you feel rainy?

Discuss 'rainy' feelings: what they feel like, look like, and situations that bring them.

All Weather is Okay!

Just like outside weather, all your feelings are okay!
The important part is to notice what your inner weather is like.
How can noticing your inner weather help you?

Emphasize that all emotions are okay and important. Introduce the idea of checking in with their 'inner weather' daily.

Your Emotional Weather Map!

Now, let's create your own map of feelings!
You'll show what your inner weather looks like.

Transition to the worksheet activity. Explain how they will apply what they've learned.

Be Your Own Meteorologist!

You are now an expert at checking your inner weather!
Knowing your feelings helps you understand yourself better.
If it gets stormy, remember to take a deep breath!

Conclude by reiterating the value of self-awareness and offering a strategy for tough 'weather'.

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Warm Up

Daily Emotional Thermometer Check-in

Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Circle the picture that best shows how you are feeling inside right now.

My Inner Weather Today Is...

  1. Sunny and Bright! ☀️
    (Happy, joyful, excited, peaceful)



  2. A Little Cloudy. ☁️
    (A bit sad, quiet, bored, confused)



  3. Feeling Stormy. ⛈️
    (Angry, frustrated, annoyed, overwhelmed)



  4. Rainy Drops. 🌧️
    (Very sad, upset, disappointed, lonely)



Bonus Question: Can you think of one word to describe your feeling today?



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Worksheet

My Emotional Weather Map

Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Everyone has different feelings, just like there are different kinds of weather! On this map, you get to show what your emotional weather looks like.

1. Sunny & Bright! ☀️

Draw or write about a time you felt sunny and bright. What did it feel like? What were you doing?












2. A Little Cloudy. ☁️

Draw or write about a time you felt a little cloudy. What did it feel like? What were you thinking?












3. Feeling Stormy. ⛈️

Draw or write about a time you felt stormy. What did it feel like? How did you deal with it?












4. Rainy Drops. 🌧️

Draw or write about a time you felt rainy. What did it feel like? Who did you talk to?












5. My Own Unique Weather! 🌈

Sometimes our feelings are a mix, or something totally different! Draw or write about another feeling you have and what kind of weather it reminds you of.












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