This lesson focuses on teaching students emotional regulation strategies through a combination of video content and interactive discussion. By understanding and practicing these strategies, students can better manage their emotions in various situations, leading to improved mental health and interpersonal relationships. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with tools to handle emotional challenges effectively, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.

This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to the Zones of Regulation, a framework to help them understand and manage their emotions. Through collaborative learning, students will explore different emotional zones and discuss how they relate to their own feelings. This lesson is important as it equips students with the language and tools to express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and self-regulation.