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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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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

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