Lesson Plan

Session 1 Plan

In this 30-minute session, the student will learn to identify and label basic emotions in self and others through direct instruction, self-reflection, and guided practice, culminating in a quick formative check.

Building emotion recognition lays the groundwork for self-awareness and accountability, helping the student understand personal triggers and the impact of feelings on behavior.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Basic Emotions

7 minutes

Step 3

Self-Reflection Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Guided Practice with Scenarios

7 minutes

Step 5

Formative Assessment Quiz

3 minutes

Script

Worksheet

Discussion

Quiz

Session 1 Quiz

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Plan

In this 30-minute session, the student will learn and practice emotion regulation strategies (e.g., deep breathing, positive self-talk) and refusal skills to manage impulses and say no to peers in rule-breaking scenarios.

Teaching regulation and refusal skills helps the student gain self-control, take accountability for actions, and recognize how choices affect others, boosting social responsibility and peer relationships.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Mood Reflection

5 minutes

Step 2

Review & Introduce Regulation

7 minutes

Step 3

Practice Regulation Techniques

8 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Refusal Skills

7 minutes

Step 5

Formative Assessment Quiz

3 minutes

Script

Worksheet

Game

Reading

Quiz

Session 2 Quiz

Discussion

Slide Deck

Emotion Detective Quest: Session 1

Welcome the student and set a positive tone. Introduce the session title and remind them they are an Emotion Detective today.

Check-In & Warm-Up

Guide the student through a mood check. Ask them how they feel on a 1–5 scale and explain what today’s goal is.

Introduction to Basic Emotions

Display or refer to the Emotion Wheel. Name each emotion and ask for a personal example.

Self-Reflection Activity

Hand out the reflection worksheet. Explain the three prompts and give the student time to write.

Guided Practice with Scenarios

Introduce the scenario cards. Have the student read each, identify the emotion, and connect to personal experience.

Formative Assessment Quiz

Explain the quick quiz. Hand it out, have the student label each item, then review answers together.

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Summarize the session, praise the student for their detective work, and preview the next session’s focus on managing emotions.

Slide Deck

Emotion Detective Quest: Session 2

Welcome the student back, remind them they’re an Emotion Detective, and introduce today’s focus.

Check-In & Mood Reflection

Revisit last session’s work. Ask about noticing emotions since then and conduct a quick mood check.

Review & Introduce Regulation

Display the Emotion Wheel and introduce the regulation chart. Discuss why naming feelings isn’t enough.

Practice Regulation Techniques

Guide the student through deep breathing and positive self-talk. Model and then practice together, then record in the worksheet.

Role-Play Refusal Skills

Use the refusal cards to role-play saying no and offering alternatives. Provide feedback on tone and word choice.

Formative Assessment Quiz

Hand out and explain the quick quiz. Have the student complete and then review answers together.

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Summarize today’s learning, praise the student, and preview Session 3 on understanding impact on others.

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Plan

In this 30-minute session, the student will learn to recognize how their emotions and behaviors impact others, practice perspective-taking, and develop sincere apology skills through discussion, reflection, and role-play, finishing with a brief quiz.

Understanding the connection between one’s actions and others’ feelings builds accountability, empathy, and stronger relationships by helping the student see and repair harm.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Review Mood

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Impact & Accountability

7 minutes

Step 3

Perspective-Taking Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Apology Skills

7 minutes

Step 5

Formative Assessment Quiz

3 minutes