Lesson Plan

Understanding Emotions Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify, articulate, and understand their emotions, and recognize their impact on daily interactions.

Understanding emotions fosters self-awareness, empathy, and better interpersonal ties, which are key for personal and academic growth.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Emotion Charades

15 minutes

Step 3

Sharing Emotional Stories

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

10 minutes

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Why Do Emotions Matter?

Introduce the session by highlighting the importance of understanding our emotions. Explain that today's slide deck will help support the discussion on why emotions matter and how they affect our daily lives.

What are Emotions?

Discuss basic emotions with the class. Ask students to share examples from their personal experiences. Use this slide to check for understanding of various emotions.

Emotional Regulation

Focus on the concept of emotional regulation. Engage students by asking how they might calm themselves when upset, or how they can manage very strong feelings.

Interactive Activity: Emotion Charades

Explain the interactive activity of Emotion Charades. Emphasize the connection between recognizing emotions and expressing them through actions.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by encouraging students to reflect on what they've learned. Summarize the relationship between emotions and everyday decisions, and invite students to share their final thoughts.

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Why Do Emotions Matter?

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