Lesson Plan
Feelings Matter: Expressing Safely
Help 1st graders recognize their emotions and express them safely while introducing positive coping strategies in a 30-minute session.
This lesson is essential for early emotional development, providing students with a safe vocabulary for explaining feelings and reducing the risk of self-harm.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Pre-Class Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Emotion Identification
10 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Activity: Feelings Chart
15 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Matter: Expressing Safely
Understanding Our Feelings
Using Emotion Cards
Interactive Activity: Feelings Chart
Wrap-up and Reflection
Activity
Activity
