Lesson Plan

Emotion Superpowers Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize and regulate their emotions using tools like a feelings thermometer and coping strategies, then choose and practice at least one coping technique to manage stress in real time.

Teaching emotional regulation helps 5th graders build resilience, reduce overwhelm, and develop lifelong skills to navigate challenges both in and out of the classroom.

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Emotional Regulation

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Worksheet Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Coping Skills

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Goal Setting

5 minutes

Step 6

Closing & Take-Home

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Feelings Under Control

Today's Agenda

Check-In: Feelings Thermometer

What Is Emotional Regulation?

Key Coping Strategies

Strategy 1: Deep Breathing

Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk

Strategy 3: Mindful Breaks

Guided Worksheet Practice

Role-Play Coping Skills

Reflection & Goal Setting

Closing & Take-Home

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Worksheet

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Emotion Superpowers

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