Lesson Plan
Emotional Mapping Guide
Students will learn to pinpoint and expand their emotional vocabulary, map personal triggers using an emotion wheel, and practice healthy coping strategies through guided role-plays.
Building emotional awareness and regulation strengthens students’ self-understanding, supports mental health, and equips them to navigate stressors effectively in and out of school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Objective Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification & Wheel Introduction
15 minutes
Step 3
Emotional Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Role-Plays
15 minutes
Step 5
Feelings Debrief Discussion
5 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Your Emotional GPS
Session Objectives
Emotion Wheel Overview
Mapping Your Emotions
Introducing the GPS Model
Scenario Role-Play Instructions
Reflection & Sharing
Resources & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Discussion
Answer Key
