Lesson Plan
Emotion Exploration Roadmap
Students will identify common emotions, map their triggers and effects through guided activities, reflect on personal mood patterns in a daily log, and articulate their feelings in an exit ticket.
Understanding emotions builds self-awareness, promotes healthy decision-making, and strengthens self-regulation and empathy among students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion: Inside Your Feelings
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Emotion Mapping
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Journaling
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure: One-Word Exit Ticket
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Inside Your Feelings
Happy
Sad
Angry
Surprised
Scared
Key Takeaways

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

