Managing a range of emotions
I can explain how to respond appropriately to a range of emotions.
Managing a range of emotions
I can explain how to respond appropriately to a range of emotions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can respond to our emotions in ways that help us to be happy again.
- An important part of responding to our emotions is having friends to help us.
- We all experience happiness differently.
- It's important to feel a range of emotions.
- Being mindful helps us know what we are feeling and how to respond.
Keywords
Happy - a feeling of joy or gladness
Respond - what we do after something has happened
Support - to provide help and encouragement to others
Mindful - being aware of what's happening around you and how that makes you feel
Common misconception
Experiencing negative emotions is a problem and shouldn't happen.
All of our emotions are really important as they give us information about what is happening to us. It is important that we pay attention to our emotions and not spend a long time feeling only one.
To help you plan your year 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Managing a range of emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Managing a range of emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Explore more key stage 1 RSHE (PSHE) lessons from the Emotions: What helps me to be happy? unit, dive into the full primary RSHE (PSHE) curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger
feeling scared or nervous about something that might happen
facts about something or someone
things that happen to us and how they make us feel
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
a feeling of joy or gladness
to provide help and encouragement to others
being aware of what's happening around you and how that makes you feel