Lesson Plan

Emotion Exploration Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify, express, and articulate different emotions through artistic expression and storytelling activities, promoting empathy and emotional intelligence.

This lesson helps build emotional literacy, encouraging students to understand and communicate their feelings effectively, which is crucial for social and emotional development.

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Review and Organize Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Emotion Identification

10 minutes

Step 2

Art Activity: Draw Your Emotion

15 minutes

Step 3

Pair Sharing & Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Emotion Exploration: A Journey Inside

Introduce the lesson and the theme of exploring emotions. Emphasize that emotions can be shown differently by everyone. Use colorful visuals to engage students.

What Are Emotions?

Discuss the various emotions and provide examples. Ask students to share what they think different emotions look like. Use prompts if needed.

Art Activity: Draw Your Emotion

Explain the art activity. Encourage students to choose an emotion and represent it using colors, symbols, and shapes.

Pair Sharing & Discussion

Guide the students into pairing up for sharing their drawings. Remind them to listen carefully and appreciate their partner's unique perspective.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the discussion, invite a few pairs to share with the class, and summarize key takeaways about the importance of understanding and expressing emotions.

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Emotion Exploration: A Journey Inside

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