Lesson Plan
Feelings Matter Session Plan
Students will gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and learn advanced strategies for managing them constructively.
A sophisticated understanding of emotions is crucial for developing strong emotional intelligence, which supports personal growth and academic success at the high school level.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Advanced Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Feelings Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Circle Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Understanding Feelings
What Are Feelings?
Why Know Your Feelings?
Simple Strategies
Let's Reflect
Session Wrap-Up
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Feelings Matter Personalized Plan
Help the student explore, understand, and interact with their emotions through hands-on activities and sensory-friendly tools, while developing personalized strategies for managing them in a structured environment.
Engaging multiple senses through interactive and sensory-friendly tools supports self-awareness and emotional regulation, crucial for personal growth and well-being for a student with autism.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Personalized Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Feelings Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Emotion Cards Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Individual Role-Playing Scenario
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Self-Reflection
3 minutes
Activity
Activity
