Lesson Plan
Emotion Adventure Map
Guide Pre-K students through a fun, 30-minute emotion exploration journey using a storyteller’s map and multiple interactive CBT-inspired activities to build early emotional awareness and regulation.
Introducing emotions early helps children name and manage feelings, supports social skills, and lays groundwork for healthy coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Map Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Feelings Gallery
5 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 4
My Happy Place Drawing
10 minutes
Step 5
Feelings Freeze Dance
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings Gallery
Happy
Sad
Calm
Angry

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

