Lesson Plan
Building Emotional Bridges Lesson Plan
Students will identify and articulate a variety of emotions, practice empathy through storytelling and role-play, and develop skills to recognize and support peers’ feelings.
Building emotional literacy and empathy fosters strong peer relationships, improves communication, and supports students’ social–emotional development, creating a positive classroom environment.
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Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Standards
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Emotions
10 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Word Mapping
10 minutes
Step 3
Storytelling Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 6
Differentiation Strategies
Throughout Lesson

Slide Deck
Building Emotional Bridges
What Is an Emotion?
Emotion Word Cards
Emotion Word Mapping
Storytelling Activity
Role-Play Activity
Reflection & Exit Ticket
Thank You!

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