Lesson Plan

Emotional Mapping Guide

Students will learn to pinpoint and expand their emotional vocabulary, map personal triggers using an emotion wheel, and practice healthy coping strategies through guided role-plays.

Building emotional awareness and regulation strengthens students’ self-understanding, supports mental health, and equips them to navigate stressors effectively in and out of school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Objective Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Identification & Wheel Introduction

15 minutes

Step 3

Emotional Mapping Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Scenario Role-Plays

15 minutes

Step 5

Feelings Debrief Discussion

5 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Your Emotional GPS

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the purpose of today’s session. Emphasize confidentiality and respect in our small group.

Session Objectives

Read through each objective aloud. Encourage students to think about why each goal matters to them personally.

Emotion Wheel Overview

Show the full emotion wheel graphic. Point out primary, secondary, and tertiary emotions. Explain how broader categories branch into more specific feelings.

Mapping Your Emotions

Guide students step-by-step. Model one example live on the board. Then distribute the worksheet and prompt them to begin.

Introducing the GPS Model

Explain each GPS step in detail, giving a short example. Emphasize how they build on one another.

Scenario Role-Play Instructions

Explain instructions clearly. Remind pairs to observe and support each other. Circulate to prompt deeper reflection.

Reflection & Sharing

Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their experiences. Highlight common themes and effective strategies.

Resources & Next Steps

Thank students for their honesty and effort. Share follow-up supports and encourage ongoing practice.

Lesson Plan

Emotional Mapping Guide

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up & Objective Overview

Step 2

Emotion Identification & Wheel Introduction

Step 3

Emotional Mapping Activity

Step 4

Scenario Role-Plays

Step 5

Feelings Debrief Discussion

Step 6

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Your Emotional GPS

Session Objectives

Emotion Wheel Overview

Mapping Your Emotions

Introducing the GPS Model

Scenario Role-Play Instructions

Reflection & Sharing

Resources & Next Steps

Worksheet

Activity

Discussion

Answer Key

Emotional GPS

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