Emotional Weather Lesson Plan
Emotional Weather Report
Lesson Plan • Social-Emotional Learning
15 Minutes
Audience
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Approach
Identify & Express
Objective
Emotional Literacy
Why This Lesson?
"In this lesson, students will engage in a creative activity where they personify their emotions by comparing them to weather patterns. This activity helps young learners recognize and name their feelings, improving emotional literacy and expression. By associating emotions with weather, students can better understand and communicate their internal experiences in a relatable way."
Materials
- Weather Emotion Cards
- My Sky Sketch Worksheets
- Crayons & Markers
- Discussion Guide
Teacher Prep
Print and cut out the Weather Emotion Cards. Ensure you have enough My Sky Sketch sheets for all students. Have crayons ready in the center of the tables or the circle.
Instructions
1
Introduction
3 Minutes
- Gather students in a circle and explain that today they will be learning about feelings and how to express them.
- Ask students if they know what weather is and give examples (sunny, rainy, stormy).
- Explain that sometimes our feelings can be like the weather.
2
Creative Activity
8 Minutes
- Hand out paper and crayons to each student.
- Ask students to think about how they are feeling today and choose a weather pattern that matches their emotion (e.g., sunny for happy, rainy for sad).
- Encourage them to draw a picture of themselves with the weather they chose.
- Walk around and assist students as needed, asking them about their drawings and feelings.
3
Closure
4 Minutes
- Gather students back in a circle with their drawings.
- Use the Printable Weather Emotion Cards to discuss different emotions and their weather patterns.
- Ask a few students to share their drawings and explain why they chose that weather for their feelings.
- Reinforce that all feelings are okay and it's good to talk about them.
Weather Emotion Cards
Weather Emotion Cards
Teacher: Cut along the dotted lines to create flashcards for the lesson.
Sunny
Happy
"I feel warm and bright!"
Rainy
Sad
"I feel a little blue today."
Stormy
Angry
"I feel like a big BOOM!"
Cloudy
Confused
"I'm not sure how I feel."
Windy
Excited
"I'm full of zoomy energy!"
Snowy
Calm
"I feel quiet and still."
Weather Mood Discussion Guide
Weather Mood Discussion Guide
Prompts for emotional literacy & reflection
"Use these questions to guide a discussion about emotions and weather patterns. Encourage active listening and validate every student's response."
1
What weather pattern did you choose for your feeling today?
Teacher Note:
Encourage students to share their drawings and explain their choices. Look for specific details (e.g., "I drew a sun because I'm happy we are playing outside").
Individual Expression Active Sharing
2
How does the weather you chose make you feel?
Teacher Note:
Help students articulate their emotions and relate them to the weather. Ask: "Is it a heavy feeling like a cloud? Or a light feeling like a breeze?"
Body Awareness Vocabulary Building
3
Can you think of a time when you felt like a different weather pattern?
Teacher Note:
Guide students to reflect on past emotions and experiences. This helps them understand that "weather" (emotions) changes and that's okay.
Emotional Fluidity Narrative Skills
Key Takeaway
Remind the class that just like the weather outside, our feelings can change throughout the day. No weather lasts forever, and every type of weather has a place in the world.
My Sky Sketch Worksheet
My Sky Sketch
Name:
Date:
Emotional Weather Report
How is your heart feeling today?
Draw yourself in the middle and fill the sky with your "emotional weather" (sunny, rainy, stormy, or calm).
Happy
Sad
Angry
Excited
Confused
