Lesson Plan
Emotion Spectrum Blueprint
Students will identify and articulate a range of emotions using visual tools, reflect on personal experiences, and choose at least one strategy to regulate their feelings.
Building self-awareness and self-management supports empathy, effective communication, and healthy coping strategies, laying the foundation for positive peer relationships and classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Emotion Spectrum Overview
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Color-Your-Emotion Canvas
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Journal
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Group Share & Close
5 minutes
Step 6
Differentiation & Assessment
Ongoing
