the emotion color wheel by marshall rosenberg

Invite students to add other emotion descriptors to the 8 categories of the wheel. Have them place each of the 8 chosen emotions on the wheel, arranging them so that they are next to emotions that they are related to, or closely connected with.ĥ. Individually, have students draw a wheel with 8 segments. The other groups can guess the emotion based on facial expressions, body language, or scenario if the actors are using words.Ĥ. Secretly assign one emotion to each group and ask them to create a skit or mime to act out the emotion. Divide the class into eight small groups. Keep your choice of 8 emotions secret from the class until after the following step.ģ. Choose emotions that support other related learning.Align the choice with American psychologist Paul Ekman who identified basic emotions including happiness, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, contempt and interest.

From the student generated list, identify 8 emotions the class would like to examine more fully.

Are there basic emotions that all humans share no matter what culture? Brainstorm a list (or add an internet search). ACTIVATE LEARNING: Think about where emotions come from. The emotion wheel will help students see and identify possible interconnections, subtle differences and levels of emotional intensity.ġ. This lesson plan allows students to explore emotions that are personally relevant. Identifying emotions in ourselves and in other people plays a crucial role in the development of emotional regulation. Some argue that reducing a list of emotions to a handful of basic ones is too simplistic and doesn't reflect human complexity. While scientists have, for centuries, attempted to come up with a list of the most core and universal emotions, there is no agreement among scholars.

The emotion color wheel by marshall rosenberg