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.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Deep Dive into Me
What Is Self-Awareness?
Emotions Above vs. Below the Surface
Visible vs. Hidden Emotions
Discussion Questions
Time to Dive!

Warm Up


Activity

