Emotions aren't always simple, sometimes we feel happy and nervous, excited and scared, or even relieved and sad all at once. In this lesson, students will explore the concept of mixed emotions and begin to understand that it’s normal and healthy to experience more than one feeling at a time.
Through a relatable story and reflection-based activities, students will learn to identify and name multiple emotions in a single situation. This lesson promotes emotional complexity, self-awareness, and a more compassionate understanding of themselves and others.
Lesson Components Include:
Complete lesson plan with learning objectives and step-by-step guidance
Teacher presentation slides for direct instruction
Student workbook pages for guided and independent practice (printable or digital)
A companion story featuring relatable characters and comprehension/reflective discussion questions (printable or digital)
A google form exit ticket to assess understanding
This lesson is ideal for use during morning meetings, SEL blocks, small groups, or counseling sessions and helps students better understand how they manage unexpected events, big or small.
This lesson is ideal for building emotional literacy and empathy while helping students feel more confident expressing emotions that might not fit neatly into a single category.
Grade Level: Middle School
