Preschool Mental Health Activities Lesson Plan325

Objective: To help preschoolers understand and manage their emotions, build positive self-esteem, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Materials:* Emotion flashcards
* Construction paper
* Markers or crayons
* Play dough
* Books about emotions
* Music
* Bubbles

Procedure:1. Feeling Faces Activity (15 minutes)
* Show preschoolers the emotion flashcards and discuss each emotion.
* Ask preschoolers to make faces that match the emotions on the flashcards.
* Encourage preschoolers to talk about times when they have experienced each emotion.
2. I Am Special Collage (15 minutes)
* Provide construction paper and markers or crayons.
* Ask preschoolers to draw or write things that make them special and unique.
* Encourage preschoolers to share their collages with each other.
3. Play Dough Emotions (15 minutes)
* Provide play dough.
* Ask preschoolers to use the play dough to create shapes, faces, or objects that represent their emotions.
* Encourage preschoolers to talk about how they are feeling while they play.
4. Story Time (15 minutes)
* Read books about emotions to the preschoolers.
* Ask preschoolers to discuss the characters' feelings and how they dealt with them.
* Encourage preschoolers to relate the stories to their own experiences.
5. Music and Movement (15 minutes)
* Play music and invite preschoolers to dance, sing, or move creatively.
* Ask preschoolers to talk about how the music makes them feel.
* Encourage preschoolers to use movement to express different emotions.
6. Bubble Relaxation (15 minutes)
* Blow bubbles and let preschoolers chase and pop them.
* Encourage preschoolers to take deep breaths and relax while they play.
* Talk about how relaxation can help us manage our emotions.

Assessment:* Observe preschoolers' participation and understanding during the activities.
* Ask preschoolers questions about their emotions and how they manage them.
* Collect preschoolers' collages and play dough creations for future documentation.

Tips:* Keep the activities brief and engaging.
* Use language that is appropriate for preschoolers.
* Allow preschoolers to express their emotions freely.
* Provide a safe and supportive environment.
* Be patient and understanding.

Extension Activities:* Continue to talk about emotions with preschoolers throughout the day.
* Create an emotion wheel or chart that preschoolers can use to track their feelings.
* Invite a mental health professional to visit the class to discuss emotions and well-being.

2025-01-09

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