Lesson Plan
EQ Exploration Roadmap
Students will recognize and label their emotions in various scenarios and practice self-management strategies through interactive activities and personal reflection to build CASEL’s self-awareness and self-management skills.
Developing emotional intelligence helps students understand and regulate their feelings, leading to better decision-making, relationships, and classroom behavior.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Scenario Exploration
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Charades
10 minutes
Step 3
My Mood Map Journaling
10 minutes
Step 4
Self-Management Strategies Discussion
15 minutes
Step 5
Feelings Exit Ticket
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Journey to Self-Awareness
What is Self-Awareness?
Spot the Emotion
What is Self-Management?
Try a Deep Breathing Exercise

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

