Lesson Plan

Feeling Wheel Workshop Plan

Students will define emotions, use the Feeling Wheel to categorize broad and specific feelings, practice mapping personal emotions, and reflect on the value of tracking feelings for self-awareness.

Understanding and labeling emotions builds self-awareness and coping skills, preparing students for healthy emotional regulation and future counseling readiness.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring the Feeling Wheel

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Mapping Presentation

10 minutes

Step 4

Mood Meter Movement

10 minutes

Step 5

Daily Feeling Log Practice

8 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Emotion Mapping: Understanding Our Feelings

What Is the Feeling Wheel?

Core Categories vs. Specific Emotions

Mapping Emotions on the Wheel

Group Exercise: Identifying Emotions

Mood Meter Movement Preview

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

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Activity

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Worksheet

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How Do We Track Feelings?

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