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Students will build self-awareness by observing and reflecting on emotions and behaviors in real-world scenarios through guided discussion, role-play, and journaling to identify personal triggers and responses.

Developing self-awareness supports emotional regulation, empathy, and better decision-making. This lesson encourages 4th graders to notice and reflect on their feelings, fostering lifelong social-emotional skills.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Role-Play Stations

10 minutes

Step 3

Journaling Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

One-Word Check-Out (Cool-Down)

5 minutes

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Reflections in Action

Scenario 1: Lost Pencil

Scenario 2: Game Night Defeat

Scenario 3: Friend Disagreement

Emotion Word Bank

Reflection Prompts

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Journal

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Cool Down

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