Expressing Strong Emotions Appropriately
| Category | Socio-Emotional Development |
| Copyright Owner | Compassion International |
The lesson “Expressing Strong Emotions Appropriately” teaches children the importance of monitoring and managing emotions, both positive and negative, and how to appropriately express what one feels. Each child will learn to distinguish the difference between a positive and negative response to anger and explain the benefits of a positive response. Each child will also demonstrate at least two appropriate ways to deal with and respond to feelings of anger. The lesson includes guided instructions for the teacher, including preparation, a script, and suggested activities to facilitate further learning in a fun and interactive manner. This lesson is designed for children between 6-8 years, and is the eleventh lesson in the 2nd Year “Emotional Development” unit.
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