Lesson Plan

Emotion Garden Blueprint

Students will identify an emotion, “plant” it as a seed, and track its growth over time to build emotional literacy and a growth mindset through hands-on reflection.

This lesson makes abstract feelings tangible, helping 1st graders recognize, name, and manage emotions while fostering self-awareness and resilience.

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Material and Environment Setup

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Planting the Emotion Seed

10 minutes

Step 3

Growth Reflection

15 minutes

Step 4

Closing & Assessment

10 minutes

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What Is an Emotion Seed?

Choosing Your Emotion Seed

Planting Your Emotion Seed

Growth Reflection

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Project Guide

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Journal

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Emotion Garden

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