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Feelings Explorer Lesson Plan

Students will identify and label four basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised) by recognizing facial expressions and connecting them to personal experiences through video, matching, and drawing activities.

This lesson builds emotional intelligence in kindergarteners, helping them understand and articulate their feelings, fostering empathy and self-awareness critical for social and emotional development.

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10 minutes

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Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

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Watch Video

5 minutes

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Main Activity: Matching and Drawing

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down Reflection

5 minutes

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Feelings Explorer

Our Goals Today

Warm-Up: How Are You Feeling?

Activity: Match & Draw

Cool-Down: Share & Reflect

Review & Celebrate

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Feelings Explorer

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