Coping with Pedro Lesson Plan Coping with Pedro
Emotional Adventures Lesson Plan
Duration
30 MINS
Audience: Kindergarten
Approach: Experiential Learning
Objective: Emotional Regulation
Why This Lesson?
This lesson equips young learners with tools to manage their emotions, reducing tantrums and promoting emotional well-being. Pedro the Penguin provides a relatable mirror for students to explore "not-so-good" feelings safely.
Materials Needed
Video: Prepare with Pedro: Coping Skills
Drawing paper (or Drawing Sheet)
Crayons or colored pencils
Coping Skills Coloring Worksheet
Instructional Steps
1
Introduction
5 MINS
Welcome students and introduce the topic of emotions.
Explain they will watch a video about Pedro the Penguin who learns how to handle "not-so-good" feelings.
2
Video Viewing
10 MINS
Watch "Prepare with Pedro: Coping Skills" together.
Pause & Discuss: Ask "What is Pedro feeling?" and "What is he doing to feel better?"
3
Drawing Activity
10 MINS
Experiential Learning focus.
Hand out drawing paper and crayons.
Ask students to draw a time they felt a "not-so-good" feeling and what they did to feel better.
Encourage using colors to express emotions (e.g., blue for sad, red for mad).
4
Worksheet Activity
5 MINS
Distribute the Coping Skills Coloring Worksheet.
Guide students through each skill (breathing, talking, taking a break) as they color.
5
Closure
5 MINS
Review the coping skills learned.
Invite students to share their drawings.
Praise efforts: "It's okay to have big feelings, and you have tools to manage them!"
Teacher Tips & Extensions
Check for Understanding
During the video, watch for students mimicking Pedro's deep breathing. If they aren't, model it explicitly and ask them to "breathe like a penguin" with you.
Differentiation
For students who struggle with drawing, offer to let them act out their emotion or dictate their story while you write a caption at the bottom of their page.
Pedro Coping Slides 🐧
Coping with Pedro
Emotional Adventures
Learning how to handle "not-so-good" feelings!
What are Feelings?
Sometimes we feel HAPPY and EXCITED!
😊 🥳
Sometimes we feel MAD, SAD, or SCARED.
😠 😢 😟
Meet Pedro!
Let's watch how Pedro handles his big feelings.
Embedded media
Watch closely! What does Pedro do to feel better?
Your Turn to Draw!
1
Think of a time you had a "not-so-good" feeling.
2
Draw what you did to feel better .
3
Use colors to show your emotions!
🖍️
Get Creative!
Pedro's Favorite Tools
😮💨
Deep Breathing
Breathe in like a flower... blow out like a candle.
🗣️
Talk to a Friend
Tell a grown-up or a friend how you feel.
🧘
Take a Break
Find a quiet spot to sit and relax for a bit.
🌟
You are an Emotional Pro!
Remember, it's okay to have feelings. You have the tools to handle them, just like Pedro!
Share your drawing!
Coping Skills Coloring Worksheet Name:
Date:
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Coping Skills
Coloring Worksheet
1. Breathe Like Pedro
Color Pedro using deep breathing to calm down. Use calming colors like blue and green.
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Pedro Breathing
2. Talk to a Friend
Color Pedro talking to a friend about his feelings. Use bright colors to show happiness.
🐧 🐻
Pedro & Friend
3. Take a Break
Color Pedro taking a break to relax. Use any colors you like to show relaxation.
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Relaxing Pedro
"I have tools to help me feel better!"
Emotional Drawing Worksheet Emotional Drawing
My Antarctic Adventure Journal
NAME:
DATE:
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Draw a picture of a time you had a "not-so-good" feeling.feel better !
My feeling was:
What helped me:
Draw with lots of colors!
Pedro Coping Skills Poster 🐧
Pedro's Power Skills
3 Ways to Help Your Big Feelings
😮💨
1. Deep Breathing
Breathe in through your nose like you are smelling a flower...
🗣️
2. Talk to a Friend
Find a friend, a teacher, or a grown-up at home.
🧘
3. Take a Break
It is okay to stop and rest. Find a quiet spot to sit.
"I am in charge of my emotions!"
