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Mind Mapping Emotions Plan

Guide an 8th-grade student to articulate and organize their emotions using open-ended questions and a mind-mapping activity, then reflect on insights to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Helping students identify and manage feelings supports mental well-being, builds coping skills, and promotes success in school and life by fostering emotional intelligence.

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Review All Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Rapport Building

5 minutes

Step 2

Open-Ended Exploration

5 minutes

Step 3

Mind Mapping Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Prompts Review

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

5 minutes

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What’s on Your Mind?

Today’s Process

Open-Ended Exploration

Digging Deeper

Mind Mapping Emotions

Emotion Mapping Worksheet

Reflection Prompts

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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Worksheet

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Journal

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What’s on Your Mind?

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