Lesson Plan
Emotions in Motion Lesson Plan
Students will identify and express a range of emotions through guided movement and reflective journaling, strengthening emotional awareness and peer empathy.
Linking physical expression with emotional understanding helps students recognize and articulate their feelings, fostering self-awareness, empathy, and social–emotional learning skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Grounding
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Charades Movement
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Free-Expression Dance
15 minutes
Step 4
Journaling Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Group Sharing and Empathy Building
10 minutes
Step 6
Closure and Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotions in Motion: Understanding and Expressing
Lesson Objectives
SEL Standards
What Are Emotions?
Movement & Emotion Connection
Activity 1: Emotion Charades Movement
Journaling Reflection
Closure & Exit Ticket
Activity
Journal
