Lesson Plan
Recognizing Emotions
Students will identify and label four basic emotions using facial expressions and discuss personal triggers to begin building emotional awareness.
Understanding emotions helps students articulate their feelings, supports self-regulation, and lays the groundwork for developing coping skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Teaching
5 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Game
7 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Lesson Plan
Breathing Buddies
Students will learn and practice deep belly breathing using “Breathing Buddies,” recognize how it calms their bodies, and identify moments to use this skill.
Deep breathing helps children regulate emotions, reduce stress, calm their bodies, and prepare to handle challenges with a clear mind.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Teaching
5 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Game
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Game
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
