Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and name basic feelings and practice expressing them appropriately, then reinforce skills through a collaborative Jeopardy game.
Understanding and labeling emotions builds self-awareness, fosters empathy, and helps first graders communicate and regulate feelings, supporting a positive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Quick-Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Sort & Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Game Time: Feelings Jeopardy
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Cool-Down
5 minutes
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice empathy by identifying others’ feelings and responding with kindness, then apply these skills in a fun charades game.
Building empathy helps first graders understand and support peers’ emotions, fostering positive relationships and a caring classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feelings Flashback
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Empathy Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Game Time: Empathy Charades
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
5 minutes
Game
Worksheet
