Lesson Plan
Soccer Emotions Playbook
Using soccer-themed tools, the student will identify and label emotions, explore bodily and mental reactions, and practice both positive and negative coping skills to build self-awareness and self-regulation habits.
Emotional literacy and coping skills are critical for mental health. Framing the lesson around soccer leverages the student’s interest to increase engagement and real-life application.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Emotions
15 minutes
Step 3
Explore Bodily & Mental Reactions
10 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Coping Skills
15 minutes
Step 5
Soccer Strategy Planning
10 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Emotion Playbook Lesson Plan
Using soccer-themed analogies and hands-on activities, the student will identify and label emotions, notice bodily and mental reactions, and practice both positive and negative coping skills to build self-awareness and self-regulation in a 60-minute virtual session.
Developing emotional literacy and regulation empowers the student to understand and manage feelings. Tying lessons to his love of soccer increases engagement, motivation, and real-world application of healthy coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Emotions
15 minutes
Step 3
Explore Bodily & Mental Reactions
10 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Coping Skills
15 minutes
Step 5
Soccer Strategy Planning
10 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotion Playbook
Materials
1. Warm-Up Discussion (5 min)
2. Identify Emotions (15 min)
3. Explore Bodily & Mental Reactions (10 min)
4. Introduce Coping Skills (15 min)
5. Soccer Strategy Planning (10 min)
6. Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 min)
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
