Lesson Plan

Understanding Emotions Plan

Understand and identify different emotions to foster self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Teaching this lesson helps students develop emotional intelligence, improving their self-awareness and interpersonal skills.

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Prep

Review Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

10 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Matching Game

15 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Emotional Check-Out

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Understanding Emotions

Introduce the lesson by explaining the importance of understanding emotions. Highlight how emotions affect our thoughts and actions.

What Are Emotions?

Use this slide to define what emotions are. Explain that emotions are feelings that we experience in response to different situations.

Why Are Emotions Important?

Discuss the importance of recognizing emotions. Understanding emotions helps us communicate better and build stronger relationships.

Basic Emotions

Introduce the basic emotions. Use images or icons to represent each emotion visually.

Examples of Emotions

Provide examples or scenarios for each emotion. Encourage students to think of times they felt these emotions.

Facial Expressions and Emotions

Explain how facial expressions can show emotions. Use images of faces showing different emotions.

Emotion Matching Game

Introduce the Emotion Matching Game. Explain how students will match emotions with expressions or scenarios.

Reflecting on Our Emotions

Guide students through reflecting on their emotions. Encourage them to think about a recent emotion they experienced.

Emotional Check-Out

Conclude the lesson with an Emotional Check-Out. Encourage students to share how they feel now using emotion words.

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Cool Down

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Understanding Emotions

Carla Eliezer

Tier 1
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