Lesson Plan
Emotion Tracker Plan
Students will learn to recognize and name key emotions, chart their feelings at three daily check-ins, and reflect on causes and coping strategies.
Building emotional vocabulary and self-awareness fosters self-management and empathy, aligning with CASEL’s self-awareness competency and supporting social-emotional growth.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Emotions
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Mood Mapping
5 minutes
Step 3
Student Mood Mapping
12 minutes
Step 4
Guided Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Exit Ticket
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Our Feelings Chart
Emotion 1: Happy
Emotion 2: Sad
Emotion 3: Angry
Emotion 4: Calm
How to Use Your Feelings Chart
Let’s Practice!

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

