Lesson Plan
Emotion Explorer Lesson Plan
Students will identify and label a variety of emotions using visual flashcards, complete an emotion matching activity, journal about their mood, and practice a breathing strategy to enhance self-regulation during a one-on-one 30-minute session.
Accurately recognizing and articulating emotions builds self-awareness, supports emotional regulation, and provides tools for coping with stressors, crucial skills for academic and personal success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Flashcard Exploration
7 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Matching Maze
8 minutes
Step 4
Daily Mood Map Journaling
6 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Breathing Practice
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Happy
Sad
Angry
Surprised
Scared
Disgusted
Confused
Excited
Calm
Nervous

Worksheet


Journal


Answer Key


Cool Down

