Lesson Plan

Bouncing Back from Disappointment Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize feelings of disappointment and practice simple strategies to feel better when things don't go as expected.

Understanding and expressing emotions early helps build resilience and supports positive social interactions, especially in a 2nd-grade setting.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome!

Welcome the students with a warm smile. Explain that today’s lesson is about learning what to do when we feel sad because things don't turn out the way we wish.

What is Disappointment?

Introduce the idea of disappointment in very simple terms. Ask simple questions to help children relate.

Show the child-friendly video to illustrate resilience. Pause if necessary to ask questions or check understanding.

Let’s Act It Out!

Explain the role-playing activity in simple terms. Use images or props if available to help demonstrate the process.

Talk About It

Encourage students to discuss what they felt during the activity. Ask guiding questions about their feelings and actions.

Remember This!

Summarize the key points in a positive and repetitive manner. Help students remember the strategies they learned.

More Help

Provide details on where teachers can find more support materials. Reassure students that asking for help is always okay.

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