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Emotion Spectrum Blueprint

Students will identify and label a range of emotions using a visual spectrum and articulate their feelings through discussion and journaling.

This lesson builds self-awareness and emotional vocabulary, empowering students to recognize their own feelings and communicate empathy with peers.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Emoji Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Emotion Spectrum

10 minutes

Step 3

Color-Your-Emotion Canvas

15 minutes

Step 4

Pair Share

5 minutes

Step 5

Emotion Reflection Journal

10 minutes

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Feelings Unlocked

What Is an Emotion Spectrum?

Emotion Spectrum Graphic

Common Emotions & Definitions

Reflect on Emotion Intensity

Guided Questions

Modeling an Emotion

Next Up: Color-Your-Emotion Canvas

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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? How Do You Feel?

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