Lesson Plan
Emotions Toolbox Lesson Plan
Students will identify simple coping strategies for happy, sad, angry, and scared feelings and create a personalized Emotions Toolbox to practice self-regulation.
Building early emotional resilience helps 1st graders recognize feelings, manage reactions, and develop confidence in using coping skills independently.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Print and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Emotion Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Coping Skills
4 minutes
Step 3
Build Your Toolbox
6 minutes
Step 4
Share and Reflect
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotions Toolbox
Today’s Objectives
Our Four Emotions
Coping Strategies
Build Your Toolbox
Share and Reflect
Great Job!

Worksheet


Worksheet


Warm Up

