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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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

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Tide of Feelings

What Is the Emotion Ocean?

Guided Imagery Voyage

Draw Your Waves

Deep-Sea Feelings Talk

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Discussion

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Emotion Ocean

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Maddie Baker

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