Feeling Detectives Lesson PlanFeeling Detectives Lesson Plan Girl Power Week 1: My Emotional Thermometer 🕵️♀️ WEEK 1 TIME 45 Minutes AUDIENCE 4th Grade Girls GOAL Identify & Measure Emotions Why It Matters Understanding and naming our emotions is the first step towards managing them. This lesson equips students with the vocabulary and awareness to recognize how they feel and the intensity of those feelings, which is crucial for emotional regulation and self-awareness. Learning Objective Students will be able to identify and describe at least three different emotions and place them on an 'emotional thermometer' to represent their intensity. Prep & Materials Gather & Review Review My Emotional Thermometer Slides Gather whiteboard markers, chart paper Collect construction paper, markers, crayons Classroom setup: Support whole-group & individual work Print List Exploding Emotions Warm-Up Emotional Check-In Survey My Emotional Thermometer Activity Sheet Coping Skills Quick Reference Sheet Step-by-Step 5m Emotional Check-In Survey Assessment & Engagement Distribute the Emotional Check-In Survey. Ask students to complete it independently. Explain that this helps you understand their thoughts on emotions. Collect these to review student expectations. 5m Exploding Emotions Warm-Up Engage Distribute the Exploding Emotions Warm-Up. Students reflect on a time they felt a strong emotion. Invite a few to share their scale number and one feeling word. 10m Introducing the Thermometer Hook & Brainstorm Connect fireworks/sparks to temperature. Introduce the "Emotional Thermometer" (Slides 1-3). Brainstorm emotion words (happy, worried, frustrated, etc.) and write them on the board. 15m Activity: Thermometer Creation Hands-on Practice Distribute Activity Sheet. Students draw/write emotions at different levels. Prompt: "What does this look like on your face? In your body?" (Slide 4). Emphasize all feelings are okay. 10m Wrap Up & Preview Discuss what happens when the thermometer gets high. Briefly introduce Coping Skills Reference Sheet. Note that we'll dive deeper into these next week!
Feeling Detectives SlidesMy Emotional Thermometer What's My Feeling? Week 1 Girl Power Emotions & Me TEACHER NOTES: Welcome students and introduce the lesson topic: understanding different emotions and their intensity. Connect to the idea of a thermometer. Feelings Big & Small 🤯 How big can a feeling get? 🤔 What are some different feelings you know? 😡😌😢😃 What do they feel like in your body? TEACHER NOTES: Building on the warm-up, discuss how feelings can be big or small. Ask for examples of emotions and encourage sharing in the girls' group. The Emotional Thermometer Just like a regular thermometer tells us about temperature, an emotional thermometer helps us see how strong our feelings are! 1 Chill Zone: A little bit of feeling 5 Explosion Zone: A HUGE feeling! TEACHER NOTES: Introduce the concept of measurement. Explain that everyone's thermometer is personal—no right or wrong way to feel. Your Turn to Build! 🎨 Draw or Write Add different emotions to your sheet. 🌡️ Show Intensity Decide if it's a 1, a 5, or somewhere in between. 🧘♀️ Body Scan Think about what it feels like in your body. TEACHER NOTES: Guide students to fill in their own thermometers. Encourage creativity and personalization. When it Rises... When your feeling gets really high, we need our... Calm-Down Tools! Deep Breaths Count to 10 Talk to Adult We'll learn more about these next week! TEACHER NOTES: Transition to coping skills. Briefly introduce strategies as a preview for the upcoming weeks. You're an Emotion Detective! ✅ All feelings are okay. ✅ Knowing how you feel helps you choose tools. ✅ Keep practicing! What's one new emotion word you learned today? TEACHER NOTES: Wrap up. Ask for one takeaway. Reiterate their growing 'Girl Power'.
Exploding Emotions Warm UpName: __________________________ Date: ______________ Girl Power Exploding Emotions Warm-Up Think back to a time you felt a REALLY STRONG emotion. INSTRUCTIONS Reflect on a time you felt super happy, incredibly sad, or very mad! Answer the questions below to explore how big that feeling felt. 1 On a scale of 1 to 5, how big did that feeling feel? 1 Tiny Spark 2 3 4 5 Explosion! Circle the number that best fits your feeling. 2 What was one thing that happened to make you feel that big emotion? (You don't need to share details you're not comfortable with, just a general idea.) 3 What did that feeling feel like in your body? Example: Butterflies in my stomach, a red face, tense shoulders, shaky hands. Be Ready to Share Your Word
Emotional Check In SurveyEmotional Check-In Survey Name: ______________________ Initial Assessment Welcome to Girl Power! This survey helps me understand your thoughts on emotions and how to make this group the best experience for everyone. There are no wrong answers! 1 How comfortable do you feel talking about your emotions? 1 Not Comfortable at All 2 A Little Comfortable 3 Neutral 4 Comfortable 5 Very Comfortable 2 What is one thing you hope to learn or gain from our discussions about managing emotions? 3 What does a supportive and safe classroom environment look like to you when we talk about big feelings? Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
My Emotional Thermometer Activity SheetMy Emotional Thermometer Measuring the intensity of my feelings Name: _________________ Date: _______________ INSTRUCTIONS: Draw or write feelings for each zone. Think about how they look on your face and feel in your body! 5 4 3 2 1 5 - Explosion Zone! (Very Big) 4 - Hot Zone! (Getting Big) 3 - Warm Zone! (Noticeable) 2 - Cool Zone! (Small Feelings) 1 - Chill Zone! (Calm & Peaceful) What color is this feeling? What does it feel like in my body?
Coping Skills Quick Reference SheetCoping Skills Quick Reference Your Emotional Toolkit What are Coping Skills? Coping skills are healthy things you can do to help yourself calm down or feel better when you have big emotions. They are your tools to manage your emotional thermometer! BREATHE & MOVE • 3 Deep Breaths: In through nose, hold, slow exhale through mouth. • Count to 10 (or 20!): Slowly focus on each number. • Stretch: Arms up, touch toes, or roll your neck. • Take a Walk: Clear your head with a short walk. THINK & TALK • Talk to Trusted Adult: Share with parent, teacher, or counselor. • "I Feel" Statement: Use the pattern to share your truth. • Happy Thoughts: Remember a happy memory or event. CREATIVE • Draw or Doodle: Express feelings on paper. • Listen to Music: Pick songs that help you feel calm. • Read a Book: Dive into a distracting story. • Quiet Game: Something that requires focus. SENSORY • Hug Stuffy/Pet: Soothing physical comfort. • Drink Water: Take sips of cool water. • Stress Ball: Release tension through hands. Choose one or two tools from your Calm-Down Crew that feel best for you!
Toolbox Building Base Lesson PlanBuilding Our Base Girl Power Week 2: My Coping Skills Toolbox 🛠️ WEEK 2 TIME 45 Minutes AUDIENCE 4th Grade Girls OBJECTIVE Create Personal Toolbox Why It Matters Having a personalized toolbox of coping skills provides students with tangible strategies to manage challenging emotions, fostering a sense of control and self-efficacy. This physical representation helps reinforce the idea that they have resources to handle big feelings. Goal Students will be able to create and decorate a personal 'Coping Skills Toolbox' and identify at least three initial coping skills to include. Prep & Materials Materials Needed Small boxes (tissue, shoeboxes) or paper bags Construction paper, index cards Markers, crayons, art supplies Glue sticks, tape, scissors Chart paper for group brainstorming Resources to Ready Building Our Base Slides Calm Creations Warm-Up My Coping Skills Toolbox Kit (Project Guide) Coping Skills Quick Reference Sheet Instructional Steps 5m Calm Creations Warm-Up Distribute Warm-Up. Students describe and draw their 'calm place'. Invite sharing to set a reflective tone. 10m Introducing the Toolbox Hook: "What happens when feelings get really hot?" Introduce the Toolbox Concept (Slides 1 & 3). Explain it's a special place for their regulate strategies. 15m Activity: Decorate Your Toolbox Distribute boxes/bags and supplies. Encourage students to decorate using colors/words that represent their Girl Power. (Slide 4). 10m Adding Initial Tools Use Quick Reference Sheet. Students choose 2-3 skills, write/draw them on cards, and place them inside. (Slide 5). 5m Share & Wrap-Up Invite girls to show their toolboxes. Reiterate: "You have power to manage feelings." (Slide 6).
Toolbox Building Base SlidesBuilding Our Base Creating Our Personal Calm-Down Kits! Week 2 Girl Power Emotions & Me TEACHER NOTES: Welcome students to Week 2. Briefly recap last week's emotional thermometer. Introduce the concept of a physical coping skills toolbox. My Calm Place 🤔 What does your 'calm place' look like? 💡 What helps you feel peaceful and safe? TEACHER NOTES: Connect to the warm-up, discussing the importance of having calm spaces or strategies. Set a positive tone. Our Very Own Toolbox! What happens when our feelings get really big? We need TOOLS! Today, we're building our own special Coping Skills Toolbox! TEACHER NOTES: Introduce the idea of the toolbox as a personal collection. Emphasize ownership and empowerment. Decorate Your Power! Use colors and drawings that make YOU feel good. Make it a reflection of your Inner Girl Power! 🎨 Art Time TEACHER NOTES: Guide students through the decorating process. Encourage self-expression. Adding First Tools Choose 2-3 simple tools to start: Deep Breaths Counting to 10 Drinking Water Add them to your toolbox! TEACHER NOTES: Brainstorm universal skills. Instruct them to create cards and place them in their boxes. Ready for Action! ✨ It's YOUR special collection. ✨ You have the power to choose what helps! ✨ More tools coming next week! What's one thing you love about your new toolbox? TEACHER NOTES: Wrap up. Highlight the sense of control. Express excitement for next week.
Calm Creations Warm UpCalm Creations Warm-Up Visualizing my safe space Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Think about a place, real or imagined, where you feel completely calm, safe, and happy. This is your 'Calm Place.' 1 Describe your Calm Place What does it look like? What colors are there? What do you hear or smell? 2 What does it feel like to be there? 3 Draw a quick picture or doodle of your Calm Place Be ready to share your Calm Place and why it makes you feel peaceful!
Coping Skills Toolbox Kit GuideMy Coping Skills Toolbox Kit Girl Power Mission What is it? Sometimes our feelings get so big they feel overwhelming! A Coping Skills Toolbox is a special container where you keep different ideas and strategies to help you calm down and manage those strong emotions. It's your collection of 'Girl Power' tools! Materials Needed Small box or paper bag Construction paper / Index cards Crayons, markers, pencils Scissors Glue stick or tape Your Mission Create a personalized toolkit filled with healthy ways to cool down! Step-by-Step Guide 1 Decorate Your Toolbox (Week 2) Take your box or bag and make it special! Use colors, drawings, or words that make you feel calm, happy, or strong. You can draw stars, rainbows, nature, or your favorite patterns. 2 Create First Tools (Week 2) Think of simple skills (like deep breaths or counting). Write or draw these on separate cards. These are your 'tools'! Place them inside your decorated box. 3 Fill It Up (Week 3 & Beyond) As we learn more categories and brainstorm new ideas, create more 'tool cards'. Keep adding to your toolbox throughout the 6-week program! Remember: This toolbox is a reminder of YOUR power to manage your feelings!
Toolbox Filling Up Lesson PlanFilling It Up Girl Power Week 3: Expanding Our Toolbox 🎒 WEEK 3 TIME 45 Minutes AUDIENCE 4th Grade Girls CATEGORIES Move, Think, Create Why It Matters Expanding their repertoire of coping skills gives students more options to manage emotions effectively, fostering resilience and self-efficacy. Categorizing helps them choose the most appropriate skill for a given intensity. Objective Students will be able to identify and categorize a wider range of healthy coping skills and begin to personalize their coping skills toolbox. Materials Student's Toolbox Kits from Wk 2 Construction paper, index cards Art supplies (markers, scissors, glue) What If? Scenario Cards Printables Coping Skills Self-Assessment Survey Feelings Check-In Warm-Up Coping Skills Categories Activity Sheet Step-by-Step Instruction 1 Assessment (5m) Distribute Self-Assessment Survey. Students complete independently to track their current strategies. 2 Warm-Up (5m) Distribute Feelings Check-In. Students mark their current feeling on the thermometer (Slide 2). 3 Categories (5m) Explain categories (Slide 3): Move My Body, Think & Talk, Creative & Engaging. Mechanics need different tools! 4 Activity (15m) Distribute Categories Activity Sheet. Students sort existing and new skills (Slide 4). 5+6 Fill & Practice (15m) Create new tool cards for boxes (Slide 5). If time, use What If? Cards to practice choosing tools (Slide 6). Wrap up with Slide 7.
Toolbox Filling Up SlidesFilling It Up! More Tools for Managing Our Feelings Week 3 Girl Power Emotions & Me TEACHER NOTES: Welcome students and briefly recap Week 2. Introduce Week 3 focus: expanding and organizing toolboxes. Emphasize the 'Girl Power' aspect. What's in Your Toolbox? 🤔 What's one coping skill you put in last week? 💡 Did you try using it? What worked well? TEACHER NOTES: Prompt students to think about what they already have or tried. Connect to the Warm-Up. Different Jobs, Different Tools Just like a carpenter has different tools for different jobs, we have different coping skills for different feelings. Some help us MOVE! Some help us THINK! Some help us CREATE! Pick the perfect tool for the intensity of your feeling! TEACHER NOTES: Introduce categories. Explain that sorting helps choose the right tool for the job. Categorizing the Crew Move My Body Sensory & Physical tools Think & Talk Mind & Words tools Creative Fun & Expressive tools Time for the Categories Activity Sheet! TEACHER NOTES: Explain the categories. Guide students to sort their tools. Encourage discussion. Add More Tools! Time to make more "Tool Cards" for your kit! 🖍️ Choose new skills learned today ✍️ Draw or write them on your cards 📥 Add them to your toolbox! TEACHER NOTES: Guide students to create new cards based on the categorization activity. Make it personal. Toolbox in Action "What If?" Practice Let's look at some tricky situations. Which tool would you use and why? TEACHER NOTES: Discuss a few scenarios. Have students pick a skill and explain *why*. Reinforce the connection. Toolbox Growing Strong! 🛡️ More tools = better prepared. 🛡️ Practice makes perfect! 🛡️ You've got this! What's one new type of coping skill you learned today? TEACHER NOTES: Wrap up. Emphasize growth. Ask for key takeaway. Reiterate 'Girl Power'.
Coping Skills Categories Activity SheetCoping Skills Categories Sorting my tools for different feelings Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Different coping skills help us in different ways! Read each coping skill below and decide which category it fits best in. You can also add your own ideas! 1. Move My Body / Sensory Starter Skills: Take deep breaths, go for a walk, squeeze a stress ball, stretch, listen to music, drink water, hug a stuffed animal. My Ideas: 2. Think & Talk Skills Starter Skills: Count to 10, talk to a trusted adult, use an "I feel" statement, think happy thoughts, write in a journal. My Ideas: 3. Creative & Engaging Starter Skills: Draw or doodle, read a book, play a quiet game, build with blocks, do a puzzle. My Ideas:
Feelings Check In Warm UpFeelings Check-In Girl Power Week 3 Warm-Up Name: _________________ 1 How are you feeling right now? Draw Emoji Write a feeling word: 2 Emotional Thermometer (1-5) 1 Chill 2 3 4 5 Explosion Circle where your feeling fits on the scale. 3 If you felt a big feeling recently, what did you do to try and calm down? If you didn't, what COULD you do from your toolbox? Be ready to share your feeling word and one idea for calming down!
Coping Skills Self Assessment SurveyCoping Skills Self-Assessment Name: ______________________ Week 3 Check-In This survey helps me understand your current coping strategies and what you're interested in learning next. Be honest—there are no wrong answers! 1 How often do you use a coping skill when you feel a strong emotion? 1 Never 2 Rarely 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always 2 What is one coping skill you have tried recently, and how did it make you feel? 3 What is one new coping skill you would like to learn or practice? Keep building your toolkit!
What If Scenario Cards Discussion"What If?" Scenario Cards Practice for Real Life How to use: Read each scenario. Discuss how the character feels and which tools from your Coping Skills Toolbox Kit would help. Finally, role-play the solution! 1 The Broken Tower "What if you spent a long time building an amazing block tower, and then your little sibling accidentally knocked it down?" Discuss & Role-Play 2 Unfair Game "What if you were playing a game with friends, and you felt like they were changing the rules just to make you lose?" Discuss & Role-Play 3 Tricky Homework "What if you were trying to do math homework, and you just couldn't understand a single problem, no matter how many times you read it?" Discuss & Role-Play 4 Not Invited "What if you saw a group of friends planning something fun, but they didn't invite you to join them?" Discuss & Role-Play 5 Messy Project "What if you were working on an art project, and you accidentally spilled paint all over your almost-finished masterpiece?" Discuss & Role-Play
Speaking My Truth Lesson PlanSpeaking My Truth Girl Power Week 4: Expressing Feelings Respectfully 🗣️ WEEK 4 Time 45 Minutes Audience 4th Grade Girls Strategy "I Feel" Statements Why It Matters Learning to express feelings constructively prevents misunderstandings and promotes healthy relationships, empowering students to advocate for themselves without aggression, especially important for girls navigating social dynamics. Objective Students will be able to use "I feel" statements to express their emotions and needs respectfully in conflict situations. Teacher Prep Review Speaking My Truth Slides Review "I Feel" statement structure Set up space for role-playing Required Prints How Do I Speak Up? Survey What's My Message? Warm-Up "I Feel" Statement Practice Sheet Lesson Flow 1. Initial Survey 5m Distribute How Do I Speak Up? Survey. Collect to review student insights on communication styles. 2. Warm-Up 5m Distribute What's My Message? (Slide 2). Girls reflect on hard communication moments. 3. Introducing "I Feel" Statements 10m Hook: Ask about communication gone wrong. Introduce the tool (Slides 1 & 3). Structure: "I feel [emotion] when [what happened] because [why it matters]. I need [what I need]." 4. Practice Sheet 15m Distribute Practice Sheet (Slide 4). Students work individually or in pairs to draft statements for scenarios. 5. Role-Play 8m Volunteers share and briefly role-play (Slide 5). Focus on positive reinforcement for respectful tone. 6. Challenge 2m "This week, try using one 'I feel' statement with a family member or friend." (Slide 6).
Speaking My Truth SlidesSpeaking My Truth Expressing Feelings Respectfully Week 4 Girl Power Emotions & Me TEACHER NOTES: Welcome students. Introduce the topic of respectful expression. Connect to previous lessons on identifying emotions and using coping skills. Sending a Clear Message 🤔 How do you usually tell people how you feel? When it goes well... When it doesn't... "Sometimes our message gets lost in the delivery!" TEACHER NOTES: Connect to the warm-up. Discuss communication hurdles and why better ways are important for friendships. The Pattern of Power Instead of: "You made me mad!" ➡️ "I feel..." I FEEL [emotion] WHEN [what happened] BECAUSE [why it matters] I NEED [what I need] Be Clear & Kind! Focus on YOUR feelings, not on blaming others. TEACHER NOTES: Introduce "I feel" statements. Explain each part. Emphasize empowerment through voice, not blame. Put It into Practice! "Let's use our new I-FEEL SUPERPOWERS!" 📝 Work on your Practice Sheet ✨ Be specific and honest! TEACHER NOTES: Guide students through the activity sheet. Provide support, encouraging specificity and honesty. Real-Life Moments Try these! How would you use an "I feel" statement if... ...someone borrowed your pencil and didn't return it? How would it feel to hear someone use one? TEACHER NOTES: Facilitate short role-plays. Emphasize the feeling of both sending and receiving these messages. Your Voice Matters! 📣 Share feelings clearly. 📣 Solve problems peacefully. 📣 Respect yourself and others. What's one thing you'll try to say using an "I feel" statement this week? TEACHER NOTES: Wrap up by reinforcing the power of voice. Encourage application in daily life.
I Feel Statement Practice Sheet Activity"I Feel" Statement Practice Mastering the Power Pattern Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Instructions Using "I feel" statements helps you tell others how you feel in a kind and clear way. Practice writing your own statements for these situations! I feel [emotion] when [what happened] because [why it matters]. I need [what I need]. 1 Your friend borrowed your favorite pencil and broke it, but they didn't tell you. Try this: I feel ____________________ when ________________________________________ because ________________________________________. I need ________________________. 2 Your classmate keeps interrupting you when you are trying to share an idea in class. Try this: I feel ____________________ when ________________________________________ because ________________________________________. I need ________________________. 3 Someone made a joke that hurt your feelings, even if they didn't mean to. Try this: I feel ____________________ when ________________________________________ because ________________________________________. I need ________________________. 4 You and your friend want to play two different games during recess, and you both want your way. Try this: I feel ____________________ when ________________________________________ because ________________________________________. I need ________________________.
Whats My Message Warm Up ActivityWhat's My Message? Girl Power Week 4 Warm-Up Name: _________________ Think about a time you had a strong feeling and wanted to tell someone, but it was hard. Or maybe you told them, but it didn't go so well. 1 What was the feeling? (e.g., frustrated, sad, excited, nervous) 2 What did you want to say? 3 What actually happened? (e.g., I yelled, I stayed quiet, they didn't listen) Be ready to share what you wanted to communicate!
How Do I Speak Up Survey QuizHow Do I Speak Up? Name: ______________________ Communication Style Survey This survey helps me understand how you currently communicate your feelings and what you hope to learn. No wrong answers—just your truth! 1 On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you tell someone how you feel when you are upset? 1 Never 2 Rarely 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always 2 What is one way you usually show or tell people how you feel when you are happy, sad, or mad? 3 What is one thing you find difficult about telling others how you feel? Your voice is your superpower!
Problem Solving Power Lesson Plan WK5Problem-Solving Power Girl Power Week 5: Finding Solutions Together 🧩 WEEK 5 Time 45 Minutes Audience 4th Grade Girls Strategy Step-by-Step Logic Why It Matters Developing problem-solving skills empowers students to navigate challenges independently and collaboratively, reducing frustration and building resilience. This is crucial for managing social situations and personal difficulties gracefully. Learning Goal Students will be able to identify a problem, brainstorm multiple solutions, and evaluate potential outcomes to choose an effective solution. Prep Review Problem-Solving Slides Review the 4-step model Prepare chart paper for brainstorms Prints Problem-Solving Scenarios Warm-Up Solution Search Activity Sheet Instructional Steps 5m Warm-Up Distribute Scenarios Warm-Up (Slide 2). Girls jot down initial feelings and one idea for mini-challenges. 10m The 4-Step Super Skill Hook: Problems are like puzzles! (Slide 3) Identify Problem Brainstorm Solutions Think Outcomes Choose Best 20m Solution Search Activity Small Groups/Pairs (Slide 4). Distribute Activity Sheet. Apply steps to friendship & group project scenarios. Share Out 8m Groups share scenarios and chosen solutions (Slide 5). Connect to feelings of relief/power. Challenge 2m "Look for a small problem this week and use your steps!" (Slide 6).
Problem Solving Power Slides WK5Problem-Solving Power Finding Solutions Together Week 5 Girl Power Emotions & Me TEACHER NOTES: Welcome to Week 5! Briefly recap the previous session on 'I Feel' statements. Introduce the importance of problem-solving for managing emotions and relationships. What's the Puzzle? 🤔 What happens when you face a challenge? 💡 What's the first thing you usually do? All problems have potential solutions! TEACHER NOTES: Use the warm-up to get students thinking about challenges and their initial reactions. Our Problem-Solving Super Steps! 1 Identify the Problem What's really going on? 2 Brainstorm Solutions Think of ALL the ideas, big or small! 3 Think About Consequences Good & not-so-good parts of each idea? 4 Choose Best Solution Pick the one that feels right and fair! TEACHER NOTES: Introduce structured steps. Explain clearly and encourage thinking of these as tools in their 'Girl Power' toolkit. Team Up for Solutions! "Let's put our Super Steps to the test!" 📝 Activity Sheet 💡 Think: What can we do? TEACHER NOTES: Guide through activity sheet in pairs. Encourage open discussion. Remind them to consider feelings. Confidence Grown! Share Out! How did it feel to find a solution with your team? How can problem-solving help with big feelings? TEACHER NOTES: Facilitate sharing. Connect problem-solving back to emotional regulation and empowerment. You're a Problem-Solving PRO! 🧠 Problems are just puzzles waiting for solutions. 🧠 Use your steps every time. 🧠 Don't forget your coping skills! What's one thing you'll remember about solving problems? TEACHER NOTES: Wrap up. Reinforce power of systematic solving. Encourage daily application.
Problem Solving Scenarios Warm Up ActivityProblem-Solving Warm-Up Girl Power Week 5 Name: _________________ Read the mini-scenarios below. For each one, quickly write down: How might the person be feeling? AND What's one idea you have to help? 1 You and a friend both want to play with the same toy during recess, but there's only one. Feeling: One Idea: 2 You have a big school project due, but you're not sure how to start it. Feeling: One Idea: 3 Your little brother keeps bothering you when you're trying to read. Feeling: One Idea: Be ready to share your feelings and ideas with the class!
Solution Search Activity Sheet WK5Solution Search Applying Our Problem-Solving Super Steps Group: ______________________ Super Steps Reminder: 1 Identify Problem 2 Brainstorm Solutions 3 Think Outcomes 4 Choose Best 1 Friendship Frustration "Your friend made plans with another classmate and didn't invite you, even though you usually do everything together. You feel left out and a little hurt." 1. Identify the Problem: 2. Brainstorm Solutions (3 Ideas): 3. What might happen with each? 4. Chosen Solution & Why: 2 Group Project Grumbles "You are working on a group project, but one person isn't doing their fair share of the work. You feel frustrated and worried about your grade." 1. Identify the Problem: 2. Brainstorm Solutions (3 Ideas): 3. What might happen with each? 4. Chosen Solution & Why:
Emotional Toolkit Reflection Lesson Plan WK6Reflection & Future Power Girl Power Week 6: Celebrating Our Growth 🎉 WEEK 6 Time 45 Minutes Audience 4th Grade Girls Goal Celebrate & Goal-Set Why It Matters Concluding with reflection allows students to internalize their learning, recognize their progress, and feel empowered to apply their newfound emotional intelligence in future challenges. This reinforces long-term well-being and self-advocacy. Objective Students will reflect on their emotional growth over the 6-week program, articulate their understanding of emotions and coping skills, and set personal goals for continued emotional well-being. Final Checklist To Review Reflection & Future Power Slides Interactive recap questions for each week Closing celebration ideas (cheer, tokens) To Print Emotional Growth Reflection Journal Girl Power Toolkit Survey (Final Assessment) Student Toolbox Kits from Wk 2-3 Final Session Flow 10m Growth Reflection Students examine their Toolbox Kits (Slide 2). Distribute Journal for quiet reflection on the 6-week journey. 15m Reviewing Our Journey Interactive review of Weeks 1-5 (Slide 3). Discuss "lightbulb moments" from the journal (Slide 4). Recap Thermometer, Toolboxes, 'I Feel' statements, and Problem-Solving. 10m Final Assessment Distribute Girl Power Toolkit Survey. Explain it's to track their growth, not a "test." Collect to assess program effectiveness. 10m Future Power & Closing Set Future Power goals (Slide 5). Closing celebration: acknowledge their resilience and intelligence (Slide 6). Collective cheer!
Reflection Future Power Slides WK6Reflection & Future Power Celebrating Our Growth & Looking Ahead! Week 6 Girl Power Emotions & Me TEACHER NOTES: Welcome to Week 6! Begin by acknowledging their journey and the tools they've collected. Set a celebratory and reflective tone. Our Amazing Journey 🛠️ Look at your Toolbox Kit! You built that! 🌱 How did you feel about emotions in Week 1 compared to now? You have grown so much! TEACHER NOTES: Prompt students to open toolboxes and recall initial thoughts from Week 1. Encourage reflection on personal growth. Our Girl Power Skills W1 Emotional Thermometer W2-3 Coping Toolbox W4 "I Feel" Statements W5 Problem Solving What was your favorite skill to learn? TEACHER NOTES: Lead interactive review. Prompt recall of key concepts. Encourage sharing personal examples. My Lightbulb Moments "What were some of your biggest new discoveries about yourself?" 💭 Insights from your Reflection Journal 👭 Growth within the 'Girl Power' group TEACHER NOTES: Invite students to share from their reflection journals. Emphasize unique experiences. Future Power! How will you use your emotional toolkit to help yourself and others in the future? What's one goal you have for your emotional well-being? TEACHER NOTES: Guide students to think about future application. Encourage personal well-being goals. You Are Powerful, Girls! ✓ Understand Feelings ✓ Tools to Cope ✓ Speak Your Truth ✓ Solve Problems Keep shining with your Girl Power! TEACHER NOTES: Conclude with celebration. Reinforce strength, resilience, and lasting impact.
Emotional Growth Reflection Journal ActivityEmotional Growth Journal Reflecting on My Girl Power Journey Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Congratulations on completing our 'Girl Power: Emotions & Me!' program! Take some time to reflect on everything you've learned and how you've grown. Use this journal to write down your thoughts and feelings. 1. My Emotional Thermometer At the beginning of our program, how did you think about your feelings? Did you find it easy or hard to identify them? What's one new thing you learned about your emotions from our emotional thermometer activity? 2. My Coping Skills Toolbox What are some of your favorite coping skills that you added to your toolbox? Why do they work well for you? Describe a time you used a coping skill from your toolbox. What happened? 3. Speaking My Truth How has learning to use "I feel" statements changed how you think about talking about your feelings? What was a challenging part of using an "I feel" statement, and how did you overcome it? 4. Problem-Solving Power When you face a problem now, what are the first few steps you think about? How does breaking down a problem into steps make it feel less overwhelming? 5. My Future Girl Power What's one area of your emotional life where you feel much stronger now? What's one goal you have for yourself in using your emotional toolkit in the future?
Girl Power Final Survey AssessmentMy Emotional Toolkit Survey Name: ______________________ Final Assessment (Week 6) To help me understand how much you've grown and what was most helpful, please complete this final survey. This helps me make our future sessions even better! 1 How confident do you feel identifying your emotions? 1 Not at all 2 A little 3 Neutral 4 Confident 5 Very 2 How often do you use a coping skill when you feel a strong emotion? 1 Never 2 Rarely 3 Sometimes 4 Often 5 Always 3 How comfortable do you feel using "I feel" statements to express your needs? 1 Not at all 2 A little 3 Neutral 4 Comfortable 5 Very 4 How confident do you feel using problem-solving steps to address challenges? 1 Not at all 2 A little 3 Neutral 4 Confident 5 Very 5 What is the most important thing you learned in our program? 6 What is one specific skill you plan to use in the future, and in what situation? 7 What advice would you give to another girl about managing her emotions? You are amazing and powerful!
