Adventure Facilitation Guide
Adventure Facilitation Guide
Emotional Regulation Expedition
Duration 20 MIN
Why It Matters
This brief session empowers students with the ability to notice and manage their emotions, fostering a supportive classroom dynamic.
Preparation
- Prep common emotion/trigger examples.
- Set up post-it notes and markers.
- Review discussion prompts.
Audience & Approach
Grade: 5th Grade
Style: Interactive activities & guided discussion.
Materials Needed
Post-it notes Markers Discussion Cards Exit Tickets
Expedition Objective
Help 5th graders quickly understand and practice emotional regulation, equipping them with strategies to personally manage their emotions.
Expedition Path
01
Interactive Introduction
4 MIN
- Greet students and introduce the topic by asking what emotions they feel during the day.
- Engage students with a quick think-pair-share about what emotional regulation might mean.
02
Quick Group Activity
8 MIN
- Divide the class into small groups or pairs.
- Provide each group with post-it notes and markers.
- Ask students to write down one emotion they often feel and one thing that helps them feel better.
- Invite a few groups to share their ideas briefly.
03
Focused Class Discussion
6 MIN
- Facilitate a concise class discussion using the prepared discussion questions.
- Ask questions like: "What helps you manage your emotions?" and "How do you feel when someone listens to you?"
- Encourage quick, thoughtful responses from volunteers.
04
Exit Ticket & Closure
2 MIN
- Hand out the exit ticket asking: "What is one strategy you learned today for managing your emotions?"
- Collect responses as students leave.
- Summarize the key takeaways from the session.
Expedition Notes Worksheet
Expedition Notes
Emotional Regulation Adventure
Explorer:
Date:
01 Emotional Landmarks
What are some common emotions you experience at school? Think about different situations that trigger these feelings.
02 Your Reaction Map
How do you usually respond to these emotions? Are your typical reactions helpful or do they lead you off course?
03 Navigation Tools
What strategies can help in managing difficult emotions? List some "tools" you can keep in your backpack.
Remember: Emotions are like the weather—they change, but you can always find your way!
Regulation Exit Ticket
Checkpoint Exit Ticket
Emotional Regulation Adventure
Name:
Date:
Name one new strategy you learned today for managing emotions:
Deep breathing
Journaling
Talking to a friend
All of the above
Checkpoint Exit Ticket
Emotional Regulation Adventure
Name:
Date:
Name one new strategy you learned today for managing emotions:
Deep breathing
Journaling
Talking to a friend
All of the above
Adventure Slides
5th Grade SEL Expedition
Emotional Regulation
Adventure
Navigating the landscape of our feelings
Getting Started
Think-Pair-Share
What emotions do you feel most often during a school day? What does "Emotional Regulation" mean to you?
Discuss with a partner
2 Minutes
Expedition Tasks
1 Note Your Feelings
On a sticky note, write down one emotion you often feel at school.
2 Find a Tool
Write down one thing that helps you feel better when you feel that way.
READY?
Be prepared to share with the group!
8:00
01
Emotional Landmarks
What are some common emotions you experience at school?
Frustrated
Excited
Overwhelmed
02
Your Reaction Map
How do you usually respond to these emotions?
"When I feel angry, I usually..."
"When I feel worried, I often..."
Are these responses helping you stay on the right path?
03
Navigation Tools
What strategies help you manage difficult emotions?
Deep Breathing
Journaling
Talk to a Friend
Taking a Break
Expedition Complete
You've gained new tools for your emotional backpack today. Use them well!
EXIT TICKET
Before you head out, mark your one favorite strategy on your exit ticket!
