Lesson Plan
Feelings in Action Lesson Plan
Students will recognize common feelings in themselves and peers and practice a simple breathing strategy to regulate emotions.
Understanding and managing emotions helps 1st graders build empathy, improve peer interactions, and develop self-control for a positive classroom environment.
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5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotion Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Sorting Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Regulation Strategy Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Guided Breathing & Wrap-Up
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings in Action
Feelings Faces
Emotion Sorting Activity
Regulation Strategies
Guided Breathing
Wrap-Up & Share

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