Lesson 3: Emotions in Action: Recognise and Regulate

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• Age 8,9

Emotions in Action: Recognise and Regulate

Lesson 3

Our Learning Goal

Learning Intention: We are learning to recognise our emotions and practise strategies to manage them.

Success Criteria:

• I can identify different emotions and what causes them.

• I can use strategies to help manage my emotions.

What do you already know about recognising your emotions?

Warm-Up: Emotion Charades

Let’s act out different feelings. Can you guess which emotions we are showing?

Identifying Emotions

What makes us feel different emotions? Notice how your body feels when you are happy, sad or angry.

1. Being told “no” or having a request refused

2. Someone taking their turn or interrupting play

3. Loud or unexpected noises

4. Feeling misunderstood or ignored

5. Being rushed or asked to hurry up

6. A mistake in work or in a game

7. Being left out of a group activity

Things that may trigger an emotional response from your body.

How might you feel about each of these?

Common body signals:

• Heart beating faster (like “butterflies”)

• Stomach feeling funny or tight

• Shoulders tense

• Fists clenched or jaw tight

• Fidgety or shaky hands

• Heavy breathing or quick breaths

• Headache or wanting to rub eyes

• Feeling warm or flushed

These clues can help us recognise what we are feeling before it becomes overwhelming.

Calming Strategies

When to Use:

Use these strategies when emotions feel strong or hard to handle.

• Deep breathing • Moving your body • Positive self-talk

Try These:

Create Your Calm-Down Plan

Think about what helps you when you have big feelings. Design a plan with your favourite calming strategies.

Reflection: This Week’s Strategy

Which strategy will you practice this week to manage your emotions? Share your idea with the class. Complete the worksheet on how you can use body signals to help you calm down.