Lesson Plan

Understanding Our Emotions

Help 1st grade students understand and manage their emotions with engaging activities and to involve parents in supporting these strategies at home.

By integrating a parent guide, interactive activities, and creative projects, the lesson plan equips students with emotional regulation skills while encouraging self-expression and parental support.

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Prep

Preparation for Understanding Our Emotions

15 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Emotions

30 mins

Step 2

Session 2: Video Viewing, Guided Discussion, and Art Project

30 mins

Step 3

Session 3: Strategies and Identifying Emotions

30 mins

Step 4

Session 4: Managing Strong Emotions & Empathy

30 mins

Step 5

Session 5: Reflecting on Personal Experiences

30 mins

Step 6

Session 6: Review, Closure, and Exit Ticket

30 mins

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Discussion

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Quiz

Emotional Regulation Exit Ticket

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Reading

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Quiz

Emotional Regulation Pre-Test

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Emotional Regulation Post-Test

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Understanding Our Emotions

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