| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Personal development |
| What topic | Awareness of Feelings |
| What length (min) | 15 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 12 |
| What curriculum | Personal Development |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 3 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Personal Development
Awareness of Feelings
Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-6)
15 minutes
12
Personal Development
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 2 min | Gather students, introduce the topic of feelings. Ask if anyone can name a feeling. Use flashcards to visualize. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 4 min | Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with emotion flashcards and ask them to discuss which card they have and how it might feel. |
| 3 | Physical Activity Break | 3 min | Lead the students in a brief physical activity (e.g., "Feelings Freeze Dance") where they dance when music plays and freeze when it stops, mimicking different emotions. |
| 4 | Discussion | 3 min | Return to seating, discuss the emotions they felt while dancing. Ask students to share what they learned about feelings from their group discussions. |
| 5 | Wrap Up & Homework | 3 min | Summarize the lesson on feelings. Assign homework: students will draw a picture of a time they felt a strong emotion and label it. This will be checked but not presented in class. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about something very special — our feelings! Can anyone tell me a feeling that you know? [Pause for students to respond.] Great! Feelings are important, and it's good to know how we feel inside. To help us, I have some special cards here. Let’s look at them together."
[Show the emotion flashcards one by one: happy, sad, angry, surprised.]
"Can you show me a happy face? How about a sad face? Wonderful! Remember, everyone feels things differently, and that’s perfectly okay."
"Now, let's get into small groups! I will divide you into groups of three. Each group will get some of these emotion flashcards. I want you to discuss which card you have in your group and talk about how it makes you feel. Remember to share your thoughts with each other. Ready? Let's go!"
[Allow students to form groups and discuss for 4 minutes.]
"Wow! It looks like you all did a fantastic job discussing your feelings! Now, let’s get our bodies moving with a fun activity called ‘Feelings Freeze Dance.’ I will play some music, and while it is playing, you can dance around. But when the music stops, I want you to freeze and show me the feeling from one of the flashcards! Are you ready?"
[Play "Feelings" music and lead students in the activity for about 3 minutes.]
"Alright, everyone! Come back and find your seats. That was so much fun! Now, while we were dancing, how did you feel? Did you feel happy, excited, or maybe something else? [Encourage several children to share their feelings.] What did you learn about feelings from your group discussions?"
[Facilitate a discussion about the different emotions and experiences shared during the activity for about 3 minutes.]
"Wonderful sharing, everyone! Today, we learned about feelings and how to express them. Remember, it’s important to know how we feel and to understand how others feel too! Now, for homework, I want you to draw a picture of a time you felt a strong emotion, whether it was happy, sad, or anything else. Don’t forget to label your picture with the feeling! We will look at your drawings next time, but there’s no need to present them in class. Great job today, everyone! I can't wait to see your drawings!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A teacher showing emotion flashcards} | - Introduction to feelings. - Discussion on different feelings. - Importance of understanding emotions. |
| 2 | {Image: Students in groups with flashcards} | - Group activity: Discuss feelings in small groups. - Share personal thoughts on emotions. - Collaboration and communication. |
| 3 | {Image: Students dancing and freezing} | - Physical activity: 'Feelings Freeze Dance'. - Move and express feelings through dance. - Recap on feelings experienced during activities. |
Here’s a list of simple physical exercises that the teacher may ask students to perform, formatted as a markdown document:
- **Jumping Jacks:**
Up, down, side to side,
Let’s jump and feel the pride!
- **Stretch to the Sky:**
Reach up high, touch the clouds,
Stretch our bodies, feel so proud!
- **Squats:**
Down we go, like we're sitting on air,
Up we rise, let's move with flair!
- **Arm Circles:**
Spin those arms, round and round,
Feel the joy, as we bounce off the ground!
- **March in Place:**
Lift those knees, one by one,
Marching's great, let’s have some fun!
- **Side Steps:**
Step to the left, then to the right,
Wiggle and dance, it feels just right!
- **Balancing on One Foot:**
Stand so still, on one foot we pose,
Can you keep it? Strike a fun pose!
- **Happy Hops:**
Hop like bunnies, quick and spry,
Feel the energy, let out a joyful cry!
Let's move and groove, while we share our feelings,
With each little exercise, joy is revealing!