Preschool Mental Health Lesson Plan: Building Emotional Resilience385

Objectives* To help children identify and express their emotions.
* To develop children's coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult emotions.
* To promote a positive self-image and foster a sense of belonging.

Materials* Pictures of different emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared)
* Playdough
* Markers or crayons
* Music player
* Calming music
* Stuffed animal or doll

Introduction (5 minutes)* Welcome children to the group and ask them how they are feeling today.
* Show them pictures of different emotions and ask them to identify the emotions in the pictures.

Emotion Exploration (10 minutes)* Divide children into small groups and provide them with playdough.
* Ask children to use the playdough to create something that represents how they are feeling.
* Encourage children to talk about their creations and explain how they are feeling.

Coping Skills (15 minutes)* Gather children together and ask them to think about times when they have felt different emotions.
* Discuss healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions, such as talking to a friend, drawing, or playing outside.
* Practice deep breathing exercises as a calming technique.

Self-Esteem and Belonging (10 minutes)* Ask children to draw a picture of themselves. Encourage them to include their favorite things about themselves.
* Share the pictures with the group and ask children to compliment each other's work.
* Create a class "Feelings Box" where children can write down their feelings or thoughts.

Calming Activity (5 minutes)* Turn on some calming music and ask children to lie down or sit comfortably.
* Guide them through a relaxation exercise, encouraging them to take deep breaths and focus on their bodies.
* Offer a stuffed animal or doll for children who need additional comfort.

Closure (5 minutes)* Gather children together and ask them to share what they learned today.
* Remind them that it is okay to have different emotions and that there are healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions.
* Encourage children to talk to a trusted adult if they need help or have any concerns.

2025-01-13

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