Lesson Plan
Feelings Friends Lesson Plan
Learners will identify and express four basic emotions—happy, sad, angry, and scared—and practice simple coping skills using interactive flashcards, storytelling, puppetry, and reflection.
Building emotional awareness and self-regulation at the Pre-K level supports healthy social interactions, empathy development, and early coping strategies that underpin long-term emotional health.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
10 minutes
Step 1
Greeting and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Story Time
10 minutes
Step 4
Puppet Play
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Activity
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing Ritual
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings Friends
Today’s Activities
Identify Emotions
Story Time
Puppet Play
Reflection
Goodbye Ritual

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Reading


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