Lesson Plan 2: Big Feelings

Not all feelings have the same effect on us. In this lesson students will learn the difference between “small” and “big” feelings and learn what they can do to help themselves when their feelings are overwhelming.

Grade level: 3 - 5

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 55 min + Optional Extension Activity (15 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that sometimes their feelings can be overwhelming.
• Identify big feelings and small feelings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of watching their feelings.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Big Feelings and Small Feelings Activity (Printable)
• Feeling Boats Art Project (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil Crayons or Markers

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.