A presentation guides a discussion and opportunity for role-playing about identifying and talking about emotions. To begin, scholars share memories of happiness and unhappiness and how they responded to specific feelings. Then, learners read scenarios and act out appropriate reactions. Finally, participants write and illustrate a brief story about feelings.

Concepts

emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, social-emotional learning, expressing feelings, feelings, self-awareness

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Instructional Ideas

• Mix up the discussion between pairs, trios, small groups, as well as whole-class
• Invite the school's counselor to join the conversation
• Create new scenarios to role-play throughout the school year to continue developing the skill

Classroom Considerations

• Bringing up certain emotions and the memories that come with them may trigger some pupils, take necessary action to ensure everyone feels safe with their stories
• The final lesson in a series of two
• Requires copies

Pros

• Boosts social-emotional learning concept—self-awareness
• Offers plenty of speaking and listening practice

Cons

• None