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Mastering Your Emotions Lesson Plan

Guide 6th graders in recognizing and managing emotions using practical strategies to enhance self-regulation.

Understanding and regulating emotions helps students handle challenges, improve relationships, and foster a supportive classroom.

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Lesson Preparation

10 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

10 Minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

25 Minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Conclusion

10 Minutes

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Mastering Your Emotions

Introduce the lesson with enthusiasm, briefly outlining what will be covered. Mention that this lesson will help them understand and manage their emotions.

What Are Emotions?

Discuss what feelings are and list some examples of common emotions. Ask students for examples to engage them immediately.

Why Understand Your Emotions?

Emphasize why knowing about our emotions is important. Use relatable examples and encourage students to think about times they felt strong emotions.

Interactive Activity

Introduce the interactive activity. Remind the students that they will be using the Emotion Regulation Activity Sheets. Explain the group discussion and role-playing scenarios.

Role-Playing Scenarios

Explain the role-playing activity clearly. Encourage volunteers to act out scenarios and use different self-regulation techniques. Provide guidance and support as they perform.

Reflection Time

Transition to the reflection activity. Instruct students to use their Reflection Journal Template to write briefly about an experience with strong emotions and their coping strategies.

Summary & Q&A

Summarize all the key points discussed in the lesson. Open up for any questions students might have and encourage them to share their thoughts.

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