Lesson Plan

Purpose of Emotions Lesson Plan

Help students explore and understand the purpose and origin of their emotions, connecting feelings to real-life experiences and fostering emotional intelligence.

This lesson equips students with the tools to recognize and articulate their emotions, encouraging empathy and better emotional self-regulation in daily life.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring the Purpose of Emotions

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Emotions: The Human Experience

Introduce the topic by welcoming students and briefly explaining that the session will cover what emotions are and why we experience them. Emphasize that emotions are a natural part of being human.

What Are Emotions?

Explain what emotions are using simple language and relatable examples for a 5th-grade audience. Ask students for examples of emotions they've felt.

Why Do We Feel?

Discuss the purpose of emotions. Stress that emotions act as signals to help us respond to different situations. Engage students by asking how they might react to different feelings.

Emotions in Real Life

Use this slide to connect emotions to real-life scenarios. Provide relatable examples and encourage discussion about personal experiences.

Wrap Up

Conclude the presentation by encouraging students to think about their own emotions and how they can better understand them. Remind them that all feelings are valid and important.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Why Do We Feel?

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Patricia Bailey

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