Lesson Plan
Session 1: Understanding Emotions
Help the student recognize and name basic emotions and identify personal triggers using discussion, a game, and a worksheet.
Building emotional awareness empowers the student to understand feelings and triggers, serving as the foundation for effective coping strategies for anger and ADHD management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Emotions
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring the Emotion Wheel
15 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Triggers
15 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Charades Game
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Understanding Emotions
Learning Objectives
What Are Emotions?
The Emotion Wheel
Activity: Color Your Emotion Wheel
Common Triggers
Your Personal Triggers
Game: Emotion Charades
Reflection & Closing
Script
Game
Activity
