Lesson Plan
Riding Emotion Waves
Students will learn to identify and label tough emotions, share personal experiences in a supportive group, and practice calming strategies to manage feelings.
Recognizing and coping with difficult emotions builds students’ emotional resilience, reduces stress, and fosters peer support and healthy communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Room
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify and Share Emotions
10 minutes
Step 3
Practice Calming Technique
7 minutes
Step 4
Develop Personal Calm-Down Plan
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Riding Emotion Waves
Lesson Objectives
Emotion Wheel
Identify & Share
Breathing Exercise
Anchor with Stress Balls
Develop Your Calm-Down Plan
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
