Pedros Adventure Lesson Plan
Pedro's Adventure Lesson Plan
Coping with Feelings & Emotional Regulation
Time 30 mins
Learning Objective
The student will identify emotional regulation strategies and practice two specific coping skills to manage "not-so-good" feelings.
Why This Matters
This individual (Tier 3) support provides tools to manage complex emotions, especially useful for students navigating challenging family dynamics or high-stress environments.
Materials
- Pedro's Adventure Slides (includes video link)
- Coping Skills Worksheet
- My Feelings Drawing Activity Sheet
- Crayons or colored pencils
Instructional Steps
1
Introduction
5 Mins
Greet the student warmly. Explain that today we'll learn about feelings and how to manage them. Introduce Pedro the Penguin, who will help us learn coping skills through a fun video.
2
Video Viewing
10 Mins
Watch the "Prepare with Pedro: Coping Skills" video using the slide deck. Pause at key moments to discuss:
• What is Pedro feeling right now?
• What did Pedro do to help himself feel better?
3
Drawing Activity
10 Mins
Provide the drawing activity sheet. Ask the student to draw a time they felt a "not-so-good" feeling and what they did to feel better. Encourage them to describe their drawing and the emotions involved.
4
Worksheet Completion
5 Mins
Hand out the Coping Skills Worksheet. Guide the student through identifying the skills Pedro used. Reinforce the vocabulary (e.g., "deep breathing," "counting," "talking to a friend").
5
Closure
5 Mins
Recap the key skills. Encourage the student to use these skills whenever they feel overwhelmed. End with a positive affirmation: "I am strong, I am smart, and I can handle big feelings."
Differentiation & Support
Scaffolding
If the student struggles to identify feelings, use "Emoji Cards" or a "Feelings Thermometer" to help them point to their current state.
Trauma-Informed Note
Be sensitive to the "not-so-good" feelings shared. Avoid forcing the student to share details they aren't comfortable with. Validate all feelings as normal and okay.
Pedros Adventure Slides
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Pedro's Adventure
Coping with Big Feelings
How are you feeling today?
😊 Happy
😢 Sad
😠 Angry
😰 Scared
Point to the face that matches your heart!
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Hi! I'm Pedro!
Meet our friend, Pedro!
Pedro is a penguin explorer. Sometimes he goes on adventures that make him feel BIG emotions.
Let's see what he does when he feels a "not-so-good" feeling!
Pedro's Adventure Video
Watch & Learn
Embedded media
Watch Pedro closely Think about his feelings
Let's Talk!
What was Pedro feeling in the video?
What did Pedro do to feel better?
Pedro's Coping Skills
Take Deep Breaths
Breathe in like smelling a flower, out like blowing a candle.
Slow Counting
Count slowly: 1... 2... 3... until you feel calm.
Talk to a Friend
Sharing how you feel with someone you trust helps!
Your Turn!
We are going to draw a picture of a "not-so-good" feeling and what YOU can do to feel better.
Grab your crayons
Get your paper
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"I am strong, I am smart, and I can handle big feelings!"
Great job today, Explorer!
Coping Skills Worksheet
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Coping Skills Worksheet
Explorer Name: ____________________________
Date: ________________
1. Draw a picture of Pedro using a coping skill.
Think about the video. What did Pedro do to feel better?
What skill is he using?
2. Write or draw a time when YOU felt a "not-so-good" feeling.
Remember a time you felt upset and what you did to feel better.
How did you manage it?
3. List two coping skills you learned from Pedro:
Feelings Drawing Activity
My Feelings Drawing
Adventure Activity
Explorer's Name
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The Drawing Challenge:
"Draw a picture of a time you felt a not-so-good feeling and what you did to feel better."
How I Felt:
What I Did:
You are a feelings expert!