Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to the group, establish simple agreements, teach deep breathing as a coping skill, and help them recognize and name basic emotions.
Starting with trust, clear expectations, and a foundational coping tool empowers students to feel safe, reduces anxiety, and builds emotional awareness for future sessions.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Name and Favorite
5 minutes
Step 2
Establish Group Agreements
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduction to Emotions
5 minutes
Step 4
Teaching Deep Breathing
7 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Recognition Activity
5 minutes
Step 6
Emotion Charades Game
5 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down and Reflection
3 minutes

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Discussion


Activity


Game


Warm Up

Cool Down
