Lesson Plan
Understanding Our Emotions
Help 1st grade students understand and manage their emotions with engaging activities and to involve parents in supporting these strategies at home.
By integrating a parent guide, interactive activities, and creative projects, the lesson plan equips students with emotional regulation skills while encouraging self-expression and parental support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation for Understanding Our Emotions
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Emotions
30 mins
Step 2
Session 2: Video Viewing, Guided Discussion, and Art Project
30 mins
Step 3
Session 3: Strategies and Identifying Emotions
30 mins
Step 4
Session 4: Managing Strong Emotions & Empathy
30 mins
Step 5
Session 5: Reflecting on Personal Experiences
30 mins
Step 6
Session 6: Review, Closure, and Exit Ticket
30 mins
Discussion
Quiz
Emotional Regulation Exit Ticket
Reading
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
Emotional Regulation Pre-Test
Quiz
Emotional Regulation Post-Test
