Lesson 2: Identifying Emotions
Year/Grade 1
No subject
1 student
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Emotions | 3 | Briefly explain the importance of emotions and how they affect us. Use emotion flashcards for visual aid if available. |
| 2 | Introduce the Feelings Wheel | 2 | Show the feelings wheel and explain the different emotions it represents. |
| 3 | Coloring Activity | 6 | Have the student color in the feelings wheel based on how they are feeling today, encouraging them to express their emotions. |
| 4 | Discussion | 3 | Discuss with the student which emotions they chose to color and why. This fosters conversation around emotions. |
| 5 | Assign Homework | 1 | Assign a simple homework task related to identifying or expressing feelings without asking the student to present it in class. |
"Good morning! Today, we are going to talk about emotions. Emotions are feelings that we all have every day, and they are very important. They can affect how we think and act. For example, when we feel happy, we might smile and want to play!
(If using emotion flashcards)
"Look at these cards! Here we have different feelings, like happy, sad, and angry. Can you tell me one feeling you can see on these cards? Great! Remember, it's okay to feel all these different emotions. Now, let's explore them a little more!"
"Now, I want to show you something really cool called a feelings wheel.
(Show the feelings wheel)
"This wheel has lots and lots of different emotions! Each color is a different feeling. Look how many there are! Can you see any that you recognize? Today, we will use this wheel to learn more about how we feel."
"Now, it's time for some fun! I have a feelings wheel template for you.
(Hand out the feelings wheel template and crayons/colored pencils)
"Take a moment to think about how you are feeling today. Once you know, I want you to color in the wheel using different colors that show how you feel. If you feel really happy, maybe you could use bright yellow! If you feel a little bit sad, maybe use blue. Go ahead and color for about six minutes. Remember, there are no wrong answers here!"
"Wow! Look at your beautiful feelings wheel!
(After six minutes)
"Let's take a minute to talk about your colors. Which emotions did you choose to color? Why did you choose those feelings?
(Listen to the student's responses)
"That’s really interesting! It’s important to understand how and why we feel different things. Sharing our feelings with others can help us feel better, too."
"For our homework, I want you to think about your feelings this week.
"Write down or draw one or two emotions you felt during the week. You don’t have to share it with anyone, but it will help you to think about your emotions more.
"And remember, it’s perfectly fine to feel all sorts of emotions!
"Great job today! I can’t wait to see what you come up with for homework!"
Reflect on your week and write down one emotion you felt each day. What made you feel that way?
Choose one of the emotions from your feelings wheel and draw a picture that represents that feeling.
Write a short story (3-5 sentences) about a time when you felt really happy. What happened that made you feel this way?
Create a feelings chart for your family. Ask each family member to share one emotion they felt today, and write it down. What were the different feelings expressed?
Think about a situation that made you feel angry. Write about how you felt and what you did in response to that emotion.
Choose two emotions from your feelings wheel and explain how they are different. How do they make you act or feel differently?
Draw a picture of a happy place or activity that makes you feel good. What emotions does it bring you?
Write about a time when you saw someone else express an emotion (like happiness or sadness). How did it make you feel, and how did you react?