Lesson Plan
Sunshine Feelings Lesson Plan
Students will explore and articulate summer-related emotions through playful beach imagery, practice active listening with peers, and reflect on their feelings in a creative cool-down exercise.
This mini SEL session builds emotional awareness, verbal expression, and peer connection in a joyful, familiar summer context—key skills for self-regulation and social development.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Beach Ball Sharing
7 minutes
Step 3
Sandcastle Reflection Cool-Down
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Sunshine Feelings
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up Check-In (3 min)
Beach Ball Sharing (7 min)
Sandcastle Reflection Cool-Down (5 min)
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