Lesson Plan

Who Am I Under the Surface? Plan

Students will explore visible and hidden emotions through discussion, drawing, and sharing to build self-awareness and empathy.

This lesson helps 2nd graders recognize and articulate their own feelings beneath the surface, fostering empathy and stronger classroom relationships through creative expression and reflection.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up with Feeling Faces

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Emotions Slide Discussion

5 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Iceberg Drawing Activity

12 minutes

Step 4

Share and Reflect Circle

8 minutes

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Deep Dive into Me

What Is Self-Awareness?

Emotions Above vs. Below the Surface

Visible vs. Hidden Emotions

Discussion Questions

Time to Dive!

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Who Am I Under the Surface?

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