Lesson Plan
Emotions Under the Skin Lesson Plan
Students will identify physical sensations linked to emotions and practice simple strategies to notice and manage these cues.
Understanding how emotions manifest in the body builds self-awareness, supports emotional regulation, and equips students with healthy coping skills.
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Approach
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Body Scan
8 minutes
Step 3
Emotion–Sensation Matching
10 minutes
Step 4
Coping Strategy Practice
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotions Under the Skin
Lesson Objectives
Noticing Emotions in the Body
Guided Body Scan
Match Emotions to Sensations
Practicing Coping Strategies
Reflection & Next Steps

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Cool Down

