Lesson Plan
Emotional Weather Maps Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and express feelings by mapping emotions to weather symbols, then create personalized “emotional weather maps” to communicate how they feel.
Developing emotional literacy helps K–2 students recognize and articulate feelings, improving self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills in a supportive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Story
10 minutes
Step 2
Emotion–Weather Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 4
Student Art Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Share and Reflect
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotional Weather Maps
Story Time: Sunny’s Day
Emotions as Weather
Discussion: Your Emotional Forecast
Demonstration
Art Activity
Share & Reflect
Wrap-Up

Activity

