Lesson Plan
Rhythm & Emotion Guide
Students will explore and express a range of emotions through guided rhythmic movement and sound, building emotional awareness and group cohesion.
This Tier 2 small-group activity supports students in developing nonverbal emotional expression, self-regulation, and peer bonding, reinforcing counseling goals and emotional literacy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-up Rhythm Pulse
5 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Dance Freeze
10 minutes
Step 4
Musical Mood Mixer
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
3 minutes
Step 6
Accommodations & Support
Throughout

Slide Deck
Feel the Beat
Today's Adventure
Emotions We Feel
Meet Your Emotion Cards
Warm-up: Rhythm Pulse
Activity 1: Emotion Dance Freeze
Activity 2: Musical Mood Mixer
Reflection Time
Let's Feel the Beat!

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