Lesson Plan
Understanding Emotional Vocabulary Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify, understand, and use a broad range of emotion words to express feelings accurately, fostering self-awareness and empathetic communication.
Building emotional vocabulary empowers students to articulate complex feelings, improves peer relationships, and supports social-emotional growth and mental well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Presentation
15 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Flashcard Matching
10 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Charades
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Activity
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Share-Out
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotional Vocabulary: Words Matter
Objectives
What Is Emotional Vocabulary?
Thrilled
Frustrated
Content
Anxious
Disappointed
Proud
Shy
Curious
Summary & Next Steps

Activity

