Lesson Plan

Explorer’s Map of Feelings

Students will identify, label, and express four basic emotions—happy, sad, angry, surprised—through interactive exploration and reflection.

Building emotional vocabulary and expression supports self-awareness, social skills, and a positive classroom climate, helping children recognize and communicate their feelings.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Warm-Up

3 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Photo Safari

5 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Matching Adventure

5 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Explorer Log Journaling

4 minutes

Step 5

Mood Meter Check Cool-Down

3 minutes

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Emotion Photo Safari

What’s This Feeling? 😊

What’s This Feeling? 😢

What’s This Feeling? 😠

What’s This Feeling? 😲

Great Job, Explorers!

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Game

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Journal

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Cool Down

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