Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will understand that it’s okay to feel upset but using phrases like “I want to die” can alarm and hurt others. They’ll learn and practice safe, respectful language to express big feelings.
Building emotional literacy and respectful communication early helps create a supportive classroom community, prevents misunderstandings, and keeps everyone feeling safe.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Talking About Feelings Language
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Color Your Feelings
5 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice using safe, respectful language to express big feelings and learn how to respond supportively to peers. Through guided review and role-play, they’ll reinforce alternative phrases and empathy skills.
Reinforcing safe emotional language and peer support strengthens classroom community, boosts students’ confidence in expressing feelings appropriately, and builds empathy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Revisit
2 minutes
Step 2
Review Safe Language
3 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Discussion
