Lesson Plan

Mapping Your Emotions Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify and map their emotions, gaining self-awareness and improved emotional regulation.

Understanding and mapping emotions equips students with valuable tools for self-reflection and managing challenges in daily life.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Explanation

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity - Creating an Emotional Map

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mapping Your Emotions

Welcome students, introduce the session and outline what they will learn about emotional mapping. Emphasize that emotional mapping is a tool for identifying and understanding one's feelings.

What is Emotional Mapping?

Explain what emotional mapping is and discuss its benefits. Share some examples verbally and ask if anyone has seen a similar approach before.

Examples of Emotional Maps

Show example maps and discuss with the class. Ask students to note colors, connections, and how different emotions might affect each other.

Activity: Create Your Own Emotional Map

Introduce the activity. Make sure students understand how to use the provided worksheet. Walk around to assist and provide guidance as needed.

Reflection & Sharing

Facilitate reflection. Encourage voluntary sharing. Ask guiding questions using the [Guided Reflection Prompts](#guided-emotion-reflection-prompts) and summarize the key points.

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Mapping Your Emotions

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Latoya Ogunbona

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