Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Help kindergarten students identify and understand their emotional triggers, fostering early emotional intelligence and self-regulation through hands-on activities and discussions.

Developing emotional awareness at a young age is crucial for self-regulation and building empathy, setting foundations for lifelong social-emotional skills.

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Pre-Class Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Emotional Triggers

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Identifying Personal Triggers

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Strategies for Managing Emotional Triggers

30 minutes

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What's Bugging You?

Introduce the lesson, engaging the young learners with friendly tones and animations. Emphasize that the goal is not to label any feeling as 'bad' but to understand and share them.

Session 1: Introduction to Emotional Triggers

Discuss Session 1's key points: feelings, flashcards and the emotional trigger chart. Ask simple questions to invite responses from each student.

Session 2: Identifying Personal Triggers

In Session 2, use the interactive story. Get children to point out a moment in the story when the character felt strong emotions. Encourage sharing a personal story if they're comfortable.

Session 3: Strategies for Managing Emotional Triggers

For Session 3, model strategies like deep breathing with students. Engage them in role-play and praise them for sharing their personal strategies.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Conclude the lesson by reviewing what was learned, reinforcing that all feelings are important, and building a supportive environment for further emotional exploration.

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What's Bugging You?

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