Lesson Plan

Exploring Emotions Lesson Plan

Help 3rd grade students name and recognize basic emotions through simple activities and discussions, while encouraging expression in a supportive setting.

Building basic emotional awareness helps young students understand and share their feelings, fostering empathy and better communication.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Emotions

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Mapping Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Open Circle Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Cool-down

5 minutes

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Hello, Friends!

Welcome the students warmly. Explain that the slides are about feelings they know and understand.

Happy and Sad

Use very simple language. Ask students to think about times they felt happy or sad.

Other Feelings

Show images of sun for happy, rain for sad. Use relatable scenarios.

What Makes Us Feel?

Highlight that feelings can change with different events. Keep examples familiar.

Let's Chat!

Summarize with encouragement for sharing. Keep language simple.

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Why Do I Feel This Way?

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