Lesson Plan

Mindful Journeys Lesson Plan

Guide students in exploring and articulating emotions through storytelling, enhancing emotional literacy and self-awareness.

This lesson helps students understand their feelings, fosters empathy, and builds communication skills – crucial for personal growth and classroom harmony.

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Stage

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Storytelling Exercise

30 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Mapping Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mindful Journeys

Introduce the concept of storytelling as a way to understand and express emotions. Explain how stories can reflect our inner journeys and help us connect with what we feel.

The Power of Our Stories

Use these slides to present visual examples of stories that illustrate different emotions. Encourage students to think about a time they felt a strong emotion and compare it with the examples shown.

Listening with Our Hearts

This slide underscores the importance of active listening and reflection. Encourage students to reflect on their own stories and emotions as they listen to their peers.

Group Storytelling Session

Use this slide to direct the group storytelling exercise. Ask students to share their own experiences and help guide them through articulating their emotions in narrative form.

Bringing It All Together

Wrap up the storytelling session by recapping key points on emotional literacy. Use this slide to remind students that every emotion is important and valid.

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Activity

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Mindful Journeys: Navigating Emotions Through Storytelling

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