Lesson Plan

Mapping Emotions: Your Inner GPS

Students will learn to recognize and map their emotions while developing skills in emotional intelligence to improve self-awareness and interpersonal relationships.

Understanding one’s emotions is key to managing reactions and building effective relationships. This lesson provides students with a toolkit to navigate their inner emotional landscape.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity (15 minutes)

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mapping Emotions: Your Inner GPS

Introduce the session with an engaging and warm welcome. Set the tone for an interactive session on emotional mapping and briefly mention the importance of understanding and navigating our emotions.

What is Emotional Mapping?

Explain what emotional mapping is. Share simple, relatable examples. Ask students if they've ever felt a mix of emotions and how they might identify them.

Key Terms & Definitions

Highlight and define key terms (e.g., self-awareness, emotional intelligence) using everyday language. Encourage student questions for clarity.

Interactive Activity

Transition to the interactive activity. Explain the worksheet and group discussions. Remind students to be honest and respectful when sharing.

Reflection & Discussion

Guide students through reflective questions using the Reflection Prompt Guide. Encourage open dialogue and share personal strategies if comfortable.

Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points. Reinforce the usefulness of emotional mapping as a tool for self-awareness. Provide encouragement to practice these skills regularly.

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Mapping Emotions: Your Inner GPS

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