Welcome the student and set a friendly tone. Explain: “Today, we’re going to learn about emotions using soccer—something you love!” Remind them this is a safe space to share feelings.

Confirm all materials are within reach. Say: “We’ll use our soccer field template, an emotions chart, and a coping skills playbook today.”

Begin with small talk about soccer. Ask about favorite teams or players. Then introduce the goal: “Understanding how you feel on the field helps you play—and feel—better.”

Display the Soccer Emotions Chart. Guide the student to pick emotions they’ve felt playing. Use the digital field to place emotion labels in “zones.”

For each emotion, prompt the student: “How does your body react? What thoughts run through your head?” Record responses next to each emotion on the chart.

Show the Coping Skills Playbook. Explain each positive and negative skill. Relate them to soccer moves (e.g., “deep breathing is your goalkeeper’s calm stance”).

Guide the student to create a “game plan.” Ask them to decide which coping skills to use in each emotion zone and draw or label directly on the field.

Review everything: emotion zones, bodily reactions, and chosen strategies. Ask reflection questions and praise the student’s participation. Remind them to refer back to the playbook.