Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
In this 30-minute session, the student will learn to identify and label basic emotions in self and others through direct instruction, self-reflection, and guided practice, culminating in a quick formative check.
Building emotion recognition lays the groundwork for self-awareness and accountability, helping the student understand personal triggers and the impact of feelings on behavior.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Check-In & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Basic Emotions
7 minutes
Step 3
Self-Reflection Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice with Scenarios
7 minutes
Step 5
Formative Assessment Quiz
3 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Discussion
Quiz
Session 1 Quiz
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
In this 30-minute session, the student will learn and practice emotion regulation strategies (e.g., deep breathing, positive self-talk) and refusal skills to manage impulses and say no to peers in rule-breaking scenarios.
Teaching regulation and refusal skills helps the student gain self-control, take accountability for actions, and recognize how choices affect others, boosting social responsibility and peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Check-In & Mood Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Review & Introduce Regulation
7 minutes
Step 3
Practice Regulation Techniques
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Refusal Skills
7 minutes
Step 5
Formative Assessment Quiz
3 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Game
Reading
Quiz
Session 2 Quiz
Discussion
Slide Deck
Emotion Detective Quest: Session 1
Check-In & Warm-Up
Introduction to Basic Emotions
Self-Reflection Activity
Guided Practice with Scenarios
Formative Assessment Quiz
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Slide Deck
Emotion Detective Quest: Session 2
Check-In & Mood Reflection
Review & Introduce Regulation
Practice Regulation Techniques
Role-Play Refusal Skills
Formative Assessment Quiz
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
In this 30-minute session, the student will learn to recognize how their emotions and behaviors impact others, practice perspective-taking, and develop sincere apology skills through discussion, reflection, and role-play, finishing with a brief quiz.
Understanding the connection between one’s actions and others’ feelings builds accountability, empathy, and stronger relationships by helping the student see and repair harm.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Check-In & Review Mood
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Impact & Accountability
7 minutes
Step 3
Perspective-Taking Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Apology Skills
7 minutes
Step 5
Formative Assessment Quiz
3 minutes
Script
Worksheet
