Lesson Plan
Feelings Safari
Students will embark on a playful ‘Feelings Safari’ to identify and name basic emotions, learn a simple balloon-breathing strategy for self-regulation, and practice matching feelings to scenarios.
Building emotional literacy and self-regulation at the Kindergarten level helps children recognize and manage their feelings, fostering a positive classroom climate and lifelong well-being skills.
Audience
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Prep
Gather and Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome to the Feelings Safari
2 minutes
Step 2
Explore Emotions
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice Balloon Breathing
3 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Identification Activity
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings Safari!
Meet Our Safari Emotions
Explore Emotions
Practice Balloon Breathing
Emotion Identification
Reflection
Great Job, Explorers!

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