Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to basic emotions and help them recognize and label their feelings through interactive activities.
Understanding and naming emotions is the first step in learning to manage them. This session builds self-awareness, setting the foundation for emotional regulation and healthy social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Emotions
8 minutes
Step 3
Matching Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journal
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Recognizing Our Emotions
Objectives
Emotion Wheel
Emotion Faces Cards
Matching Activity
Group Discussion
Reflection Journal
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Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Help students identify common emotional triggers and recognize physical signals in their bodies that accompany these feelings.
By understanding what causes our emotions and how our bodies respond, students can become more self-aware and apply regulation strategies sooner.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 3
Body Signals Drawing
8 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Sorting
10 minutes
Step 5
Group Discussion
3 minutes
Step 6
Exit Ticket Reflection
2 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
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