Learning intention
- To identify different feelings and emotions.
Success criteria
- I can name different feelings.
- I
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
This is the first lesson within this unit. However, students will already have some lived experience of feelings. Draw on this by using a short pre-learning activity that will help them notice and recognise feelings. Children sit in a circle. Ask:
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Differentiation
Students needing additional support
- Could be presented with the color families ahead of the lesson.
- Could use the Resource: Color families to refer to during the Main event.
Students needing additional challenge
- Should be encouraged to explain their feelings to situations and rationalize them.
- Could consider other feelings, than the ones given, that link with the emotion families.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Students with good understanding will be able to:
- Name different feelings.
- Identify how they
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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
Lesson 1: Emotion Families
Lesson 2: Calming Strategies
Lesson 3: Conversation Pals
Lesson 4: Sharing is Caring
Lesson 5: The Power of Positive Words
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th January, 2026
Lesson 4: Sharing is Caring
Learning about the importance of sharing when building and maintaining friendships.
Lesson 2: Calming Strategies
Learning strategies to stay calm.
Lesson 3: Conversation Pals
Understanding how to have respectful conversations with peers.
Lesson 5: The Power of Positive Words
Learning to approach challenges with a positive mindset.
