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Emotion Explorer Maps Lesson Plan

Students will explore their own emotions by mapping them onto a landscape, enhancing self-awareness and emotional management.

By linking emotions to spatial concepts, students gain a new perspective on understanding and communicating feelings, which supports emotional literacy and personal well-being.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Mapping Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Discussion

10 minutes

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Welcome to Emotion Explorer Maps

Introduce the concept of mapping emotions as landscapes. Use the metaphor of different geographical features to represent emotions (e.g., mountains for challenges, valleys for calm areas). Emphasize that this is a creative activity meant to help students visualize and understand their emotional states.

Understanding Your Emotional Landscape

Explain that the mapped landscapes symbolize personal emotional experiences. Encourage students to visualize areas where they feel challenged or safe.

Activity Instructions

Introduce the activity instructions. Remind students of the existence of the activity sheet and the importance of reflecting on their unique experiences.

Reflection & Discussion

Facilitate discussion and reflective thinking. Guide students to share in pairs or small groups if they are comfortable, and encourage broader discussion.

Conclusion

Conclude the lesson by summarizing the activity purpose and reiterating how these insights can aid in emotional well-being. Thank students for their participation and creativity.

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