Lesson Plan

Daily Mood Tracker Overview

In this session, the student will chart and label daily emotions, recognize emerging mood patterns, and reflect on triggers to support self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Monitoring moods helps students identify emotional triggers and patterns, fostering self-awareness and empowering them to anticipate challenges and apply coping strategies.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Modeling

3 minutes

Step 3

Student Practice

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Why Mood Matters

Welcome the student and introduce the idea that noticing our feelings can help us feel more in control. Explain that this deck will show what mood tracking is and why it matters.

What is Mood Tracking?

Define mood tracking in simple terms. Emphasize that it’s just a quick, daily check-in, not a big assignment.

Why Track Your Mood?

Highlight key reasons for tracking mood. Invite student to think of times they’ve felt upset or happy and how tracking could help.

Examples of Moods

Show a range of common moods. You can draw or click icons on screen. Ask the student to name any other moods they’ve felt.

How Mood Tracking Helps You

Summarize benefits and transition to the interactive chart. Explain that next they’ll practice filling out today’s mood.