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Emotions 101 Lesson Plan

Understand and differentiate between various emotions.

Enhancing emotional intelligence helps students manage their feelings and improve social interactions.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

10 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Charades

15 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Identification

10 minutes

Step 4

Talk About Feelings

15 minutes

Step 5

Emotion Reflection

10 minutes

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Welcome to Emotions 101!

Welcome the students and introduce the topic of emotions. Explain that understanding emotions is important for personal development and social interactions. Use simple language and examples relevant to their age group.

What are Emotions?

Discuss what emotions are and why they are important. Use examples like happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise. Encourage students to think about times they have felt these emotions.

Different Types of Emotions

Introduce the concept of different emotions. Use images or emojis to represent each emotion. Ask students to identify the emotions they see.

Why Understanding Emotions Matters

Explain how recognizing emotions can help us in our daily lives. Provide examples of how understanding emotions can improve friendships and communication.

Let's Practice!

Introduce the upcoming activities that will help students practice identifying and expressing emotions. Encourage them to participate actively.

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