Lesson Plan

One-on-One Emotional Check-In

Guide the 5th grade student to articulate current feelings, recognize personal triggers, and map trusted adults, culminating in a personalized emotional safety plan within a focused 20-minute discussion.

When a student is in crisis, naming emotions and knowing who to turn to can feel overwhelming. This targeted session builds emotional awareness, identifies coping triggers, and strengthens connections to trusted adults, promoting safety and support.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Rapport Building

3 minutes

Step 2

Articulating Current Feelings

5 minutes

Step 3

Identifying Triggers

4 minutes

Step 4

Exploring Support Network

4 minutes

Step 5

Safety and Next-Steps Planning

3 minutes

Step 6

Debrief and Closing

1 minute

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Your Emotional Lifeline

Articulating Your Feelings

Recognizing Your Triggers

Mapping Your Support Network

Coping Strategies & Next Steps

You’re Not Alone

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Emotional Lifeline

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Kylie Taniguchi

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