My Emotions and My Body

2nd GradeHealth45 min

aligned to 1a.1a. Recognize And Name Their Basic Emotions, Where They Feel Them In Their Bodies, And Describe Situations That May Evoke These Emotions.

Learning Objective

I can name my basic emotions and describe how they feel in my body.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Coping Skills For Kids - Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School | Self-Regulation

Mental Health Center Kids

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The first step in managing big emotions is to notice and identify the emotions you are feeling.

  • Coping skills can be broken down into four categories: relaxation, distraction, movement, and thinking skills.

  • Remember to identify your feelings, think about coping skills, and take action by practicing one or more coping skills to feel better.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name 3 basic emotions. For each emotion, describe how it feels in your body.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
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