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This Happy, Sad, Scared and Mad: All Belong To Me lesson plan also includes:
"What are feelings?" and "Why are feelings important to understand?" are the essential questions of a lesson that boosts self-awareness. Scholars discuss the four basic emotions—happy, sad, scared, and mad—in preparation for a creative activity. Learners complete a worksheet by drawing pictures or pasting magazine clippings that display specific emotions onto their corresponding box.
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Instructional Ideas
- Laminate an example worksheet for future use, direct learners to point to pictures to help them tell you how they feel
- While discussing specific emotions, challenge pupils to express it with their faces and bodies
- Team-teach the lesson with the school's counselor—share talking points and add in professional tips
Classroom Considerations
- This resource is the first of two that focuses on feelings
- Although the lesson is designed for use within a counseling program, it can also be used in a classroom setting
- Take note of participants that have particular trouble expressing their feelings and consider recommending them to speak to the school's psychologist
Pros
- The lesson encourages respect, compassion, and tolerance
- Boosts listening and speaking skills
- Working on self-awareness promotes positive social and emotional development
Cons
- None