Lesson Plan

Feelings Matter Session Plan

Students will gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and learn advanced strategies for managing them constructively.

A sophisticated understanding of emotions is crucial for developing strong emotional intelligence, which supports personal growth and academic success at the high school level.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Advanced Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Feelings Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Feelings Circle Discussion

7 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Understanding Feelings

Introduce the topic in a calm and clear way. Explain that everyone has feelings and it's okay to talk about them. Use simple language and visuals.

What Are Feelings?

Define feelings simply. Include visual icons or images of facial expressions to represent different feelings.

Why Know Your Feelings?

Discuss why it is important to understand our feelings. Keep the language straightforward and use relatable examples.

Simple Strategies

Introduce simple strategies like deep breathing and counting to ten. This slide is interactive; encourage the student to practice a deep breath.

Let's Reflect

Prepare for reflection by inviting the student to think about a time they felt strong emotions and how these strategies may help.

Session Wrap-Up

Conclude the session with a calm recap that reinforces learning and validates the student's ability to manage emotions.

Discussion

Lesson Plan

Feelings Matter Personalized Plan

Help the student explore, understand, and interact with their emotions through hands-on activities and sensory-friendly tools, while developing personalized strategies for managing them in a structured environment.

Engaging multiple senses through interactive and sensory-friendly tools supports self-awareness and emotional regulation, crucial for personal growth and well-being for a student with autism.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Personalized Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Feelings Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Emotion Cards Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Individual Role-Playing Scenario

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Self-Reflection

3 minutes

Lesson Plan

Feelings Matter Session Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Advanced Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Exploring Feelings Activity

Step 3

Feelings Circle Discussion

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

Slide Deck

Understanding Feelings

What Are Feelings?

Why Know Your Feelings?

Simple Strategies

Let's Reflect

Session Wrap-Up

Discussion

Lesson Plan

Feelings Matter Personalized Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Personalized Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Exploring Feelings Activity

Step 3

Interactive Emotion Cards Activity

Step 4

Individual Role-Playing Scenario

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Self-Reflection

Activity

Activity

Feelings Matter: Personalized Session

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