Learning intention
- To identify physical sensations for different feelings.
Success criteria
- I can group feelings into emotion families.
- I can
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain to students that over the next few weeks, they will explore how different emotions feel in their bodies, how to tell others how they feel, and how to think positively when learning new things. Carry out the student assessment below to gauge students’ current knowledge and skills. Ask:
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Differentiation
Students needing additional support:
- Could refer to the Resource: Feelings Guide with a list of emotions and corresponding physical sensations.
Students needing additional challenge:
- Should describe why they think a particular sound made them feel a certain way.
- Should be challenged to come up with a sound of their own and predict how it might make them feel.
- Should describe more than one sensation for each emotion.
- Should think of a wider range of emotions than the basic ones discussed and how these might feel in their bodies.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Students with a good understanding can:
- Identify basic emotions and describe the physical
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Vocabulary definitions
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angry
A feeling of not liking something.
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calm
Feeling relaxed and peaceful.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th January, 2026
Lesson 4: Listen to learn
Developing the skill of listening respectfully when others share their feelings.
Introductory Lesson: Setting Classroom Rules
Creating classroom rules to build a safe, respectful, and supportive community.
Lesson 3: Communicating Feelings
Learning how to express their thoughts and feelings.
Lesson 2: Calming Toolbox
Exploring calming strategies to handle different feelings.
