Lesson Plan

Mastering My Emotions Lesson Plan

Empower the 4th-grade student with personalized emotional regulation strategies and practical self-awareness techniques to reduce meltdowns and improve focus.

This lesson is important because it provides tailored support for managing overwhelming emotions and behavior challenges, promoting the student's self-control and resilience in challenging situations.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Teaching Emotional Regulation Techniques

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice & Role-Playing

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mastering My Emotions!

Introduce the lesson by greeting the student warmly. Explain that the lesson will help them learn how to manage their feelings when they feel overwhelmed. Mention that it's okay to feel strong emotions, and today we’re going to learn some tools to help cope with them.

Understanding Our Emotions

Discuss how emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Ask the student to share a time they felt very strong emotions. This helps to make the discussion relatable and personal.

Emotional Regulation Techniques

Introduce the emotional regulation techniques. Use visuals and demonstrate the techniques step-by-step. Encourage the student to follow along and try each method.

Practice Time!

Guide the student through a role-playing scenario. Explain each step and offer praise when their demonstration is correct. This slide reinforces the techniques learned.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap-up the session by asking the student to reflect on the strategy they liked best. Reiterate that these techniques can help in real situations. End on a positive note.

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Activity

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Mastering My Emotions

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Mo Godin

Tier 3
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