Lesson Plan

Map-Making Guide

Students will identify and articulate at least five emotions by creating personal mood maps that visually represent how they feel in different “emotional landscapes.”

Building emotional literacy helps 4th graders recognize and express feelings, boosting self-awareness and supporting healthy social interactions.

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Prepare Printed Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Explain Mood Mapping

5 minutes

Step 3

Create Personal Mood Maps

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflect & Share

5 minutes

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Mindful Mood Map

What Are Emotions?

Example Mood Map

Emotional Feature Symbols

Steps to Create Your Mood Map

Discussion Prompts

Reflection Prompt

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Journal

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Mindful Mood Map

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