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Emotion Spectrum Blueprint

Students will identify, articulate, and discuss a range of emotions to build self-awareness and empathy through interactive check-in, creative expression, and reflection.

Understanding and naming emotions strengthens social-emotional learning skills, fosters empathy, improves communication, and lays a foundation for positive classroom climate.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Emotion Spectrum

10 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Color-Your-Emotion Canvas

20 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Emotion Reflection Journal

8 minutes

Step 5

Closing

2 minutes

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Feelings Unlocked

What Are Emotions?

Emotion Spectrum

Basic vs. Complex Emotions

Emotions in Action

Your Turn to Share

Up Next: 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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