Lesson Plan
Feelings in Action Session 1
Students will learn three coping tools—deep breathing, counting to five, and positive self-talk—and practice applying them in guided role-play scenarios to manage emotions.
Early social-emotional skills help PreK students recognize feelings and self-regulate. Role-play makes learning interactive and memorable, building confidence in using coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Coping Tools
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
3 minutes
Step 3
Modeling Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 4
Student Practice Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Session 1: Coping Tools Role-Play
Coping Tools Chart
Warm-Up: Emotion Puppets
Modeling Role-Play
Student Practice Role-Play
Cool-Down Reflection
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Feelings in Action Session 2
Students will reinforce deep breathing, counting to five, and positive self-talk by applying them in fresh role-play scenarios, leading small puppet shows, and practicing tools independently.
Revisiting coping strategies in varied contexts deepens understanding and confidence. Independent practice and peer performances encourage ownership of emotion regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Coping Tools
4 minutes
Step 2
Model New Scenarios
4 minutes
Step 3
Independent Role-Play Stations
8 minutes
Step 4
Puppet Show Performances
2 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Session 2: Practicing Coping Tools
Review Coping Tools
Model New Scenarios
Independent Role-Play Stations
Puppet Show Performances
Cool-Down Reflection
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
