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Lesson Plan: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for Preschool

Duration: 30 Minutes
Grade Level: Preschool/Nursery
Topic: Understanding Emotions

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and express their emotions using words and illustrations, and begin to understand the emotions of others.

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Materials Needed

• Emotion Cards (happy, sad, angry, surprised, scared)
• Chart paper and crayons/markers
• Storybook featuring emotions (e.g., "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr)
• A calm, comfortable space for discussion

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

Welcome and Warm-Up

1. Greet the children and gather them in a circle.
2. Introduce the topic of emotions: “Today, we are going to talk about feelings! Can anyone tell me what feelings are?”
3. Allow students to share their thoughts briefly, encouraging participation.

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

Introducing Emotions

1. Show the Emotion Cards one by one, clearly stating each emotion.

   • Happy: Smile and show a happy face.
   • Sad: Frown and show a sad face.
   • Angry: Furrow your brows and act surprised.
   • Surprised: Open your eyes wide and show a shocked expression.
   • Scared: Look around nervously, shivering a bit.

2. Explain each emotion in simple terms related to everyday experiences:

   • "We feel happy when we play with our friends."
   • "Sometimes we feel sad when something we like is gone."

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Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

Emotion Matching Activity

1. Divide students into small groups and distribute Emotion Cards.
2. Ask each group to think of a time they felt each emotion on the cards.
3. Each group will share a quick story about their emotions with the class.
4. After sharing, discuss as a class how different emotions can look and feel, using open-ended questions:
   • “What did your body do when you felt happy?”
   • “How can we help a friend who feels sad?”

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Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

Drawing Emotions

1. Give each child chart paper and crayons/markers.
2. Ask them to draw a face showing one of the emotions learned today and to write (or dictate) a sentence about a time they felt that way.
3. Encourage children to share their drawings with the class if time permits.

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Conclusion (5 Minutes)

Wrap-Up Discussion

1. Gather the children back in a circle and invite each child to share their drawing and sentiment.
2. Reinforce the lesson by summarizing the key emotions discussed and encouraging empathy:
   • “Remember, it’s okay to feel different things! We can help each other when we have big feelings.”
3. End with a calming breathing exercise, guiding the children to take deep breaths together.

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Assessment

• Observe children’s participation in discussions and activities.
• Review their drawings and sentences to gauge understanding of emotions.
• Ensure the lesson is adapted to each child's emotional comprehension and comfort level.

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Additional Support

• Provide additional scaffolding for children who may need help expressing their feelings.
• Consider using puppets or role-playing scenarios to further demonstrate emotions.

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By creating a fun and engaging atmosphere, we enhance students’ understanding of social-emotional concepts, laying the groundwork for healthy interactions with peers.