Pupils discuss the difference between harsh words and soft words, and how words feel. They feel various mystery materials such as sandpaper, or cotton, and decide if the materials would describe a word that is harsh or soft.

Students learn how to express their feelings. For this language development lesson, one student reads a sentence off a sentence strip and another student responds with "I feel...". The class discusses why the student feels that way and...

In this ESL vocabulary activity, students write the mood, feeling, or look expression that best describes the 9 expressions. Students cross out the expression as they use them and read the 2-word phrase that is left.

In this ESL feelings worksheet, students will gain an understanding of human emotions. Students will study 7 pictures and match each picture to the correct vocabulary word in the opposite column.

In this book analysis activity, students discover how challenging novels affected other students by reading those student's letters to the specific authors. Students are to read the excerpts and then discuss the emotions triggered within...

Students identify and demonstrate various emotions. In this philanthropy lesson, students listen to the book, The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric, and brainstorm ideas to help new children feel welcome at school. Students role play the...

Students investigate the basic emotions that are experienced by human beings. They define and differentiate between the feelings of happiness, sadness, and anger. Students complete a feelings worksheet and look at images that represent...

Learners examine depression. In this personal health lesson, students identify characteristics of depression and discuss ways that they can support those who feel helpless.

Suicide is a real issue in many teens' lives. Help your upper graders cope, help, and help their friends when thoughts of suicide arise. They discuss the topic as a class, complete a worksheet, and learn what to do if someone they (or...

Students explore feelings.  In this mental health cross-curriculum lesson, students listen to My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss and discuss their own moods and feelings.  Students sing related songs, write about feelings, and...

First graders examine positive ways to express their emotions. They act out a song to the tune of "London Bridge" and discuss different scenarios. After discussion, they complete a worksheet in which they circle the best action to take...

A great unit! There is a lot of content that is personal so make sure you have created a safe zone in your classroom before doing this lesson. It will have much more meaning if your learners share their life with others in the class....

Young scholars examine facial expressions to identify emotions, listen carefully to stories, and choose the appropriate reaction. Partners choose one story to rewrite, showing empathy for others.

A activity challenges scholars to identify life stressors and list ways to cope. Learners create a "Coping with Emotions" book detailing the importance of responsibly working through our feelings.

Encourage emotional intelligence with a worksheet examining the feeling of sadness. Scholars answer the question, "What makes you sad?" and draw a what their face looks like when they are sad. 

A lesson brings awareness to a variety of emotions. After discussing the many types of emotions, scholars create a list sorting emotions as easy and hard and then brainstorm coping skills. Pupils draw a picture depicting a scenario that...

Encourage scholars to be brave about feeling afraid with worksheet designed to enhance emotional intelligence. Learners share what makes them feel afraid then draw a face that appears scared.  

Stress management is the focus of a three-part instructional activity. First, scholars brainstorm a list of activities that decrease stress. Second, they document their feeling about stress—how they feel, their triggers, and calming...

Two simulations highlight the feelings individuals experienced when immigrating to Angel Island. During the first simulation, scholars listen to and answer questions, divided based on their answers. The second simulation pins learners as...

Some conversations are easy and enjoyable, while others are horrific! To begin a lesson on communicating constructively, class members list examples of conversations that are easy, average, and those that are difficult and identify what...

For this ESL emotions worksheet, students will analyze the emotions pictured. Students will complete 8 sentences, choosing the correct word to complete the feeling that is depicted in each photograph.

In this tone and feeling instructional activity, students discover that a story gives the mind an emotion or feeling. Students read 6 one-sentence stories. From two choices, students write the word for the tone of the story.

In this feelings and emotions worksheet, students read the sentences and study the pictures to interpret the feelings. Students complete 5 exercises.

Students explore their emotions, feelings and reasons for their feelings. After watching a commercial, they identify emotions the characters in the story experience. In groups, students examine the commercial script and predict what...