Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
By the end of Session 1, Josiah will identify and label four basic emotions, demonstrate how thoughts influence feelings using a connection chart, and practice one coping thought with 80% accuracy.
Linking thoughts to feelings and introducing positive coping statements gives Josiah concrete self-talk tools to reduce tantrums and improve emotional regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Rapport
7 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Vocabulary & Thought-Feeling Connection
10 minutes
Step 3
Flashcard Game & Coping Thoughts Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Worksheet Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down & CBT Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 1: Identifying Emotions
Warm-Up & Rapport
Emotion Vocabulary Introduction
Playful Flashcard Game
Feelings Worksheet Activity
Cool Down & Reflection

Warm Up


Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down


Discussion


Activity


Activity

