Lesson Plan
Inside My Emotions Lesson Plan
Guide a 5th grader to recognize, label, and regulate their emotions through a 30-minute one-on-one session, culminating in a personalized coping plan and reflection.
Building emotional self-awareness and regulation in upper elementary students fosters resilience, improves classroom behavior, and supports mental well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification
7 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 4
Practice Exercise
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Inner Strength Quest
Enable a 5th grader to identify their emotions, learn and practice coping strategies, and create a personalized plan for managing stress and building self-confidence.
Developing emotional awareness and effective coping skills in a one-on-one session fosters resilience, reduces anxiety, and empowers students to handle challenges both in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 4
Practice and Plan
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Inner Strength Quest
Getting to Know You
Emotion Check-In
Introducing Coping Strategies
Strategy Demonstrations
Practice & Plan
Reflection Time
Set Your Goal
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Journal
Cool Down
