Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and express a range of emotions by discussing Mood Cow’s feelings in the story and practicing nonverbal expression through a charades activity.
Building emotional literacy and mindfulness helps students recognize their own feelings and fosters empathy for others. This foundation supports self-regulation and positive peer interactions.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: What’s a Mood?
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Mood Charades
10 minutes
Step 4
Game Overview: Mood Match
5 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
In Session 2, students revisit Mood Cow’s emotions, match story scenarios to Cow’s expressions, and engage in mindfulness exercises through breathing and movement activities.
This lesson reinforces emotional literacy and equips students with mindfulness strategies for self-regulation and empathy, benefiting all learners including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and ELLs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Revisiting Mood Cow’s Moods
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Mood Match
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Mindfulness Movement Game
5 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Game
