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Emotion Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will explore and express different emotions through interactive storytelling and role-play, enhancing emotional literacy and self-awareness.

This lesson promotes empathy, self-expression, and social skills, laying a foundation for emotional well-being in young learners.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion & Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Welcome to Emotion Explorers!

Introduce the lesson by welcoming students as 'emotion explorers'. Explain the concept of emotions simply and invite curiosity. Emphasize that every feeling is valid and part of being human.

Story Time

Prepare the story that includes various characters showing different emotions. Encourage students to observe and ask what emotions they see in the story.

Emotion Cards & Role-Play

Display emotion cards using the slide. Explain each card briefly. Invite students to act out the emotion shown on the cards to build engagement.

Group Discussion & Wrap-Up

Guide a discussion with open-ended questions to help students reflect on the activity. Acknowledge their expressions and reinforce the idea of sharing feelings.

Great Job, Emotion Explorers!

Conclude with a fun recap of the day's activities. Congratulate the students on becoming true 'emotion explorers'.

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