Lesson Plan
Mood Mastery Lesson Plan
Students will learn six essential emotional regulation and coping skills—deep breathing, positive self-talk, mindfulness, mood logging, physical activity, and creative expression—and practice applying each to real-life scenarios to build a personalized Mood Mastery Toolkit.
Helping 5th graders identify and manage their emotions builds resilience, supports academic focus, and fosters positive social interactions. This targeted session equips them with concrete strategies for everyday challenges.
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Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Deep Breathing Exercise
5 minutes
Step 3
Positive Self-Talk
5 minutes
Step 4
Mindfulness Bingo
7 minutes
Step 5
Mood Logging
5 minutes
Step 6
Physical Movement Break
5 minutes
Step 7
Creative Expression
10 minutes
Step 8
Reflection and Closure
3 minutes

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Mood Mastery Toolkit
Why Coping Skills Matter
1. Deep Breathing
2. Positive Self-Talk
3. Mindfulness Bingo
4. Mood Logging
5. Physical Movement Break
6. Creative Expression
Reflection & Closure

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