Lesson Plan
Mood Mapping Lesson Plan
Students will identify and articulate various emotions by visually mapping and creatively expressing their mood, expanding emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.
Helps third graders recognize, name, and discuss feelings, strengthening self-awareness and supporting SEL skills essential for healthy social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Emoji Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Emotions
7 minutes
Step 3
Mood Mapping Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Mood Vision Board Creation
12 minutes
Step 5
One-Word Reflection
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Visualization
Feeling Wheel
Common Emotions
Emotion Examples
Mood Mapping Activity
Next Steps
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
