Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Feelings

Introduce Kindergarten students to various emotions, teaching them to identify and articulate how they feel.

Understanding and naming feelings is foundational for building empathy and forming healthy social connections among young learners.

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Preparation for Session 1

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time with Emotional Cues

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Emotion Cards Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-up & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Understanding Feelings

What Are Feelings?

Story Time: Meet the Emotions

Interactive Emotion Cards

Wrap-up & Reflection

Activity

Lesson Plan

Session 2: Recognizing Emotions in Others

Help Kindergarten students recognize and understand emotions in others through role-playing and group discussion.

Recognizing emotions in others builds empathy, enhances social skills, and helps students form positive relationships.

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Preparation for Session 2

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Recognizing Emotions in Others

Introduction & Warm-Up

Role-Playing Activity

Using Role-Playing Cards & Masks

Group Discussion & Reflection

Activity

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Session 3: Expressing Emotions Appropriately

Teach Kindergarten students how to express their emotions in appropriate, constructive ways through guided practice and role-playing.

Learning to express emotions appropriately helps children communicate effectively, manage conflicts, and build positive relationships.

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Preparation for Session 3

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Teacher Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Role-Playing Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-up & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 3: Expressing Emotions Appropriately

Introduction & Discussion

Teacher Demonstration

Guided Role-Playing Activity

Wrap-Up & Reflection

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Session 4: Building Friendships

Teach students essential skills for building and maintaining friendships through cooperative games and guided discussions.

Developing friendship skills fosters empathy, collaboration, and a sense of belonging among young learners.

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Preparation for Session 4

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Cooperative Games

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 4: Building Friendships

What Makes a Good Friend?

Friendship Story Time

Cooperative Games

Wrap-Up & Reflection

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Session 5: Celebrating Our Emotions and Friendships

Celebrate emotions and friendships by reviewing learned concepts, sharing personal experiences, and engaging in creative expression.

This session reinforces emotional awareness and friendship by celebrating progress, encouraging reflection, and fostering a positive classroom community.

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Preparation for Session 5

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Sharing Circle

10 minutes

Step 3

Creative Expression Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Celebration & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 5: Celebrating Our Emotions and Friendships