Lesson Plan
Emotional Toolkit Lesson Plan
Students will build self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills by identifying emotions, reflecting on personal triggers, practicing perspective-taking, and co-creating class communication norms.
At the start of the year, establishing social-emotional skills builds community, fosters respectful interactions, and sets a supportive tone for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Self-Awareness Reflection
7 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Communication Agreement
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotional Toolkit Kickoff
Icebreaker: Name That Emotion
Self-Awareness Reflection
Empathy Role-Play
Building Communication Norms
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Building Our Circle
Students will build a positive classroom community by sharing introductions, identifying emotions, practicing empathetic listening, and co-creating communication norms.
Kicking off the year with structured social-emotional activities fosters trust, encourages open dialogue, and sets a supportive tone for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Group Agreement
4 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: Pass the Ball
8 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Identification
6 minutes
Step 4
Partner Reflection
6 minutes
Step 5
Co-Create Communication Norms
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Building Our Circle
Welcome & Group Agreement
Icebreaker: Pass the Ball
Emotion Identification
Partner Reflection & Role-Play
Co-Create Communication Norms
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Project Guide
Warm Up
Cool Down
