Welcome everyone to our ‘Sea of Emotions’ adventure! Today we’ll explore feelings just like sea creatures explore the ocean. Use this slide to set the tone, share the agenda, and build excitement.

Say: “Let’s sit in our circle and imagine we’re under the sea. I’ll start: I feel like a curious dolphin today because I’m excited to learn about feelings!” Invite each student to pick a sea creature and share how it might feel.

Display a few [Ocean Feelings Cards](#ocean-feelings-cards). Model naming one (e.g., “This clam looks calm—I feel calm when I read a book”). Then invite students to pick a card, name the emotion, and give a quick example.

Hand out one [Blank Fish Cutout](#blank-fish-cutouts) per student along with markers or crayons. Guide them step-by-step: choose an emotion, draw the fish’s face, write the emotion word. Once all finished, have them stand up and share.

Explain the Empathy Wave: one student says an empathetic statement to the person on their right while passing an ‘invisible wave.’ Model one turn, then go around so each child gives and receives an empathy response.

Gather students by the [Emotion Anchor Chart Poster](#emotion-anchor-chart-poster). Review the words: happy, sad, excited, calm, etc. Ask why noticing and sharing feelings matters. End on a positive note and preview future check-ins.