Emotions can tell us things about ourselves. What do you think they might say?
Grateful for Emotions
Today, we will learn how emotions can show us what we need.
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Benefits of Naming Emotions
Naming our emotions can help us grow in many ways:
But first, we have to listen to our emotions and understand what they are telling us.
Courage to try new things
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Getting along better with others
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Improved focus and learning
Words to know for today:
- Advocacy: Speaking up for something or someone.
- Emotion Advocacy: To share my feelings with others and ask for what I need.
Emotion Advocacy
Look closely at the emotions named in each quadrant. What are some emotions you sometimes feel?
STEADY
Let's look at some examples of how emotions can tell us what we need.
- Feeling calm tells me how important it is to use calming strategies.
- Feeling distracted tells me that I might need to move away from things that keep me from focusing.
Lessons From Emotions
Let's Practice
Today, you will choose 4 emotions and complete these sentence starters:
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"I feel ______ (emotion) when ______ (situation or activity)."
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"I am Grateful because it tells me that I need ______."
Advance slide to reveal an example
Example:
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Sometimes I feel exhausted after school.
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I am Grateful because it tells me that I need to go to sleep a little earlier tonight.
Pass Out Supplies
Educator: Distribute the Grateful for Emotions handouts and writing utensils.
Find a spot to create your project!
Choose 1 emotion from each quadrant (Water, Earth, Air, and Fire). Write or draw to complete the sentences.
Example
I feel nervous when I am about to take a test.
I am Grateful because it tells me that I need to take a deep breath.
Grateful for Emotions
Sharing our emotions helps us:
Share Our Gratitude
- Advocate for what we need
- Grow our Empathy and understanding of others.
Share Our Gratitude
Find a group of 3
I feel ____ when _____.
I am Grateful because it tells me that I need ______.
I feel ____ when _____.
I am Grateful because it tells me that I need ______.
I feel ____ when _____.
I am Grateful because it tells me that I need ______.
I feel ____ when _____.
I am Grateful because it tells me that I need ______.
Take turns sharing your project. Practice listening with Empathy.
GO
Reflect
Talk About It:
What is 1 emotion you feel Grateful for? Why?
Do you understand how our emotions can tell us what we need?
Thumbs up/down/side:
Reflect
Talk About It:
What is 1 emotion you feel Grateful for? Why?
Reflect
Thumbs up/down/side:
Do you understand how our emotions can tell us what we need?
Reflect
Thumbs Up/Down/Side:
Do you understand how our emotions can tell us what we need?
Reflect
Do you understand how our emotions can tell us what we need?
Thumbs Up/Down/Side
Strongly Disagree
In the Middle
Strongly Agree
Reflect
Reflect using a scale of Thumbs Up/Down/Side. Be ready to explain:
Insert statement here
Strongly Disagree
In the Middle
Strongly Agree
Gratitude Grade 3 Week 1 TEST SLIDE
By michelle2000
