Lesson Plan
What's That Feeling? Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and name common emotions and practice at least two healthy coping strategies to manage their feelings.
Building emotional awareness and coping skills supports 7th graders’ mental health, improves self-regulation, and fosters a positive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Emotions
8 minutes
Step 3
Coping Skills Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Emotion Detectives Plan
Students will identify and name common emotions and practice two healthy coping strategies to manage their feelings, aligned with CASEL SEL competencies of Self-Awareness and Self-Management.
Building emotional awareness and coping skills empowers students to regulate their feelings, leading to improved well-being, classroom behavior, and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Briefing
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Card Investigation
8 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategy Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 4
Detective Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotion Detectives
Learning Objectives
Warm-Up Briefing
Feelings Chart Investigation
Emotion Card Investigation
Coping Skills Worksheet
Detective Reflection
Cool-Down: Deep Breathing
Closing & Reminder
Worksheet
Warm Up
Activity
