Lesson Plan
Taming Tough Feelings Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify tough emotions and practice two coping strategies to self-regulate when upset.
Helps students develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills, reducing classroom disruptions and supporting mental health.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Sharing and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming Tough Feelings
Emotional Check-In
Our Emotion Wheel
Strategy 1: Star Breathing
Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk
Practice Time
Pair Sharing
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
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