Lesson Plan
Ocean of Emotion Guide
Guide a 1st grader through a 20-minute Tier 3 counseling session using an ocean metaphor to identify, express, and manage anxious feelings through imagery, drawing, and discussion.
Young learners benefit from concrete metaphors and creative expression to externalize anxiety, build emotional vocabulary, and practice coping strategies in a safe, one-on-one setting.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Check-In
2 minutes
Step 2
Guided Imagery Voyage
5 minutes
Step 3
Draw Your Waves
7 minutes
Step 4
Deep-Sea Feelings Talk
5 minutes
Step 5
Summarize & Closing
1 minute

Slide Deck
Tide of Feelings
What Is the Emotion Ocean?
Guided Imagery Voyage
Draw Your Waves
Deep-Sea Feelings Talk
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