Lesson Plan

Feelings Circle Lesson Plan

Help 3rd graders identify and articulate comfortable and uncomfortable feelings through an interactive circle activity.

Recognizing emotions supports emotional intelligence and better social interactions, which is essential for personal growth.

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Preparation Steps

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Atmosphere

3 minutes

Step 2

Feelings Circle Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Feelings Circle

Introduce the lesson and set a friendly tone. Explain that today's activity is about understanding our feelings, both comfortable and uncomfortable.

Understanding Our Feelings

Discuss the concepts of comfortable and uncomfortable feelings. Emphasize that all feelings are okay and help us understand ourselves and others better.

Activity: Share Your Feelings

Guide students into the circle activity. Remind them to listen carefully and respect each other's sharing. Encourage students to share their thoughts if they feel comfortable.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the conversation by highlighting common themes and asking reflective questions about how we can support one another. Reinforce the value of knowing and talking about our feelings.

Lesson Plan

Feelings Circle Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation Steps

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Atmosphere

Step 2

Feelings Circle Activity

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Feelings Circle

Understanding Our Feelings

Activity: Share Your Feelings

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Activity

Feelings Circle: Comfort vs Discomfort

Hallie Boviard

Lenny Learning

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