Lesson Plan
Navigating Emotions Lesson Plan
Students will identify and understand their emotions and practice strategies to manage them effectively.
Understanding emotions is crucial for social interactions and self-regulation, allowing students to navigate personal and academic challenges.
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Materials
Prep
Review and Set Up
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Emotion Mapping
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Wrap-up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Navigating Emotions
Introduce the lesson by explaining why understanding emotions is important. Emphasize that recognizing and managing emotions helps us in school, relationships, and everyday decisions.
What Are Emotions?
Discuss various emotions with the class. Ask what emotions come to mind and provide examples from daily life. Encourage the class to think about what each emotion feels like.
Why Do Emotions Matter?
Facilitate a conversation on why emotions matter in our lives. Share examples of situations where emotions influenced choices or actions.
Activity: Emotion Mapping
Explain the steps of the Emotion Mapping activity. Guide students on how to map their feelings, identify triggers, and determine positive strategies for managing emotions.
Reflection & Wrap-up
Have students reflect individually and then share one strategy they learned. Recap the key ideas from the session, emphasizing that managing emotions is a continuous process.
Keep Navigating Your Emotions!
Conclude with encouraging words, reminding students that understanding and managing emotions is an ongoing journey. Highlight the importance of continuing to practice these skills.

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