Lesson Plan

Self-awareness Starter

Students will learn to recognize and label their emotions and identify personal triggers by completing an emotion wheel and card-sorting activity, fostering self-awareness and reflection.

Developing self-awareness helps students understand their feelings, which is the foundation for self-regulation and respectful peer interactions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Wheel Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Card Sort

7 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion and Debrief

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Exit Ticket

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Self-Awareness Starter

What Is Self-Awareness?

Why Self-Awareness Matters

Meet the Emotion Wheel

Emotion Wheel Activity

Emotion Card Sort

Reflection & Exit Ticket

Discussion

Worksheet

Activity

Lesson Plan

Regulation Roadmap

Students will learn to recognize their emotional triggers and apply self-regulation strategies—such as deep breathing and positive self-talk—to manage strong feelings through guided practice.

Self-regulation empowers students to control impulses, reduce conflicts, and maintain focus, contributing to a respectful classroom culture.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Strategy Presentation

7 minutes

Step 3

Regulation Strategy Worksheet

8 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Debrief and Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Self-Regulation Starter

What Is Self-Regulation?

Why Self-Regulation Matters

Strategy 1: Deep Breathing

Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk

Strategy 3: Counting Backwards

When to Use These Strategies

Next Up: Regulation Strategy Worksheet

Worksheet

Activity

Lesson Plan

Peer Support Power

Students will practice offering and receiving peer support by using active listening, encouragement, and collaborative problem-solving through guided planning and role-play.

Building peer support skills enhances classroom respect, fosters empathy, and empowers students to help each other, promoting a positive learning community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion Norms

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Presentation

7 minutes

Step 3

Action Plan Worksheet

7 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

8 minutes

Step 5

Debrief and Exit Ticket

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Peer Support Power

What Is Peer Support?

Why Peer Support Matters

Strategy 1: Active Listening

Strategy 2: Providing Encouragement

Strategy 3: Collaborative Problem-Solving

When to Use Peer Support

Next Up: Action Plan & Role-Play