Lesson Plan

Validating Emotions

Enable kindergarten students to recognize, validate, and express their feelings constructively, equipping them with foundational emotional regulation skills.

Understanding and expressing emotions helps children build strong social skills, reduces anxiety, and fosters a supportive classroom environment.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

8 minutes

Step 2

Validating Emotions Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Feelings Matching Game

5 minutes

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Welcome to Expressing Our Feelings!

Different Feelings, Different Colors

How Do You Feel?

Express It Your Way!

Remember...

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Feelings Matter

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Kelsey McQueen - Bettell

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