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Feelings Fiesta Lesson Plan

Students identify, name, and express a variety of emotions to build a foundation in emotional intelligence.

Understanding emotions from an early age helps children build effective communication skills and empathy, which are critical for their social development.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Storytime

10 minutes

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Welcome to Feelings Fiesta!

Introduce the session with excitement. Explain that the class is going to learn about different feelings and how they make us act and feel.

What Are Emotions?

Display the flashcards. Ask the children to name the emotion on each card and share a time they felt that way.

Let's Mimic Emotions!

Encourage the students to participate actively by mimicking the emotions. Give examples by demonstrating a few before asking them to join in.

Storytime: A World of Feelings

Announce the storytime activity. Let the children know you’ll be reading a special story about feelings, pausing to ask questions about their own experiences.

Time to Reflect!

Wrap up the session by summarizing the day's learning. Encourage a final round of discussion, asking students about their favorite emotion of the day and why.

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Feelings in Color Lesson Plan

Students will identify and express emotions using colors and facial expressions, developing early emotional awareness and communication skills.

Early identification of emotions strengthens empathy, social interactions, and self-expression among Pre-K students.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Color Connection

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Mimic and Art Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Storytime with Feelings

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Feelings in Color!

Introduce the session with excitement. Explain that today, we'll explore how colors can show our feelings and emotions. Encourage the students to share examples of when they felt happy, sad, or any other feeling.

Color & Emotion Flashcards

Display the Colored Emotion Cards. Ask the students to shout out the emotion and the color they associate with it. Use simple questions like, 'What color is happiness?' to involve everyone.

Mimic and Draw

Explain the activity clearly: let the children mimic the emotion on the card and then draw or color the emotion they just acted out. Demonstrate an example before letting them try.

Storytime: A Colorful Feeling Tale

Gather the children for storytime. Hold up the storybook and mention that you'll be reading a special story about different feelings and the colors that match them. Encourage kids to observe and ask questions.

Reflection and Sharing

Invite each student to share their favorite emotion and mention the color they think represents it best. Summarize the connection between colors and emotions to wrap up the lesson.

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