Exploring Emotions and Coping Skills
Learning Objective
I can identify different emotions and practice healthy coping skills.
Lesson Flow
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Coping Skills For Kids - Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School | Self-Regulation
Mental Health Center Kids
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The first step to managing big emotions is to notice and identify the emotions you are feeling.
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Coping skills can be broken down into four categories: relaxation, distraction, movement, and thinking skills.
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To manage big emotions, you can identify your feelings, think about coping skills, and take action by practicing one or more coping skills.
Practice
5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Think about a time you felt a big emotion like anger or sadness. What coping skill could you use to help you feel better? Explain why you chose that coping skill.”
Teacher Guide
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