Lesson Plan
Recognizing Emotions
Students will identify and name five common emotions by observing facial expressions and body language, and practice labeling their own feelings.
Recognizing and naming emotions builds self-awareness, supports emotional regulation, and lays the foundation for empathy and positive peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Matching Game
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Sharing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Recognizing Emotions
Learning Objectives
Warm-up: “Mirror Me”
Emotion Matching Game
Emotion Names Poster
Reflection & Sharing
Great Job, Emotion Detectives!
Lesson Plan
Managing Big Feelings
Students will recognize personal triggers for strong emotions and learn at least three coping strategies, then create a personalized calming toolkit to use when they feel overwhelmed.
Understanding triggers and practicing coping skills empowers students to regulate big feelings, reducing disruptions and improving peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotion Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Matching Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Calming Toolkit Creation
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Managing Big Feelings
Learning Objectives
Introduction & Emotion Check
Identifying Triggers
Matching Coping Strategies
Calming Toolkit Creation
Great Work, Emotion Detectives!
Lesson Plan
Understanding Others
Students will identify others’ emotions and perspectives by completing scenario puzzles and role-playing situations, then reflect on how perspective-taking can improve empathy and peer interactions.
Understanding different perspectives builds empathy, strengthens peer relationships, and supports respectful communication in the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Perspective Puzzles
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Sharing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Understanding Others
Learning Objectives
Introduction & Review
Perspective Puzzles
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection & Sharing
Great Work, Emotion Detectives!
Worksheet
Worksheet
