Lesson Plan

Elevator Intensity Plan

Students will rank emotions from least to most intense using an elevator metaphor, articulate differences among feelings, and reflect on personal experiences.

This lesson builds self-awareness by helping 2nd graders recognize and label varying strengths of emotions, supporting social-emotional development and self-regulation.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Hook

3 minutes

Step 2

Explore Emotions

5 minutes

Step 3

Build Your Elevator

5 minutes

Step 4

Intensity Reflection

4 minutes

Step 5

Today’s Floor Share

3 minutes

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Emotion Elevator

How the Emotion Elevator Works

Floor 1: Very Mild

Floor 2: Mild

Floor 3: Moderate

Floor 4: Strong

Floor 5: Very Strong

Ready to Ride!

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Journal

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Cool Down

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Emotion Elevator

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