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Sea of Emotions Lesson Plan

Students will explore their emotions using the Sea of Emotions metaphor, identify emotional states like calm, ripple, wave, and storm, and practice coping strategies to navigate intense feelings.

This lesson builds emotional awareness and self-regulation by giving students a relatable metaphor and tools to recognize, label, and manage their feelings, fostering a supportive classroom community.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore the Sea of Emotions

8 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Activity

12 minutes

Step 4

Group Debrief and Closure

5 minutes

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Sea of Emotions

Warm-Up: How Do You Feel Today?

Emotions as the Sea

The Sea of Emotions: Four States

Reflection Activity

Navigating the Waves: Coping Strategies

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Sea of Emotions

Marlo Fowler

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