Lesson Plan
Exploring Emotions Plan
In this 30-minute small-group lesson, students will build emotional literacy by expanding feelings vocabulary, mapping personal emotions, and reflecting on their experiences to deepen self-awareness and support positive social interactions.
Developing a rich emotional vocabulary and self-awareness helps students identify and communicate feelings effectively, fostering empathy, emotional regulation, and stronger relationships—key components of CASEL’s social-emotional learning framework.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Expand Feelings Vocabulary
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Charades
7 minutes
Step 4
Journal Prompt Debrief
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Closure
3 minutes
