Lesson Plan
Body Emotion Detective
Students will identify and recognize how different emotions manifest as physical sensations in their bodies by mapping and reflecting on their own body signals.
Understanding how emotions feel in the body builds self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, giving students tools to manage stress and improve focus both in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Charades Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 3
Body Sensation Mapping
30 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Discussion
20 minutes
Step 5
Coping Strategies with Body Sensations
10 minutes
Step 6
Self-Monitoring Plan
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Body Emotion Detective
Session Objectives
Why Body Signals Matter
Common Emotions
Activity 1: Emotion Charades Warm-Up
Activity 2: Body Sensation Mapping
Body Map Template
Reflection and Discussion
Coping Strategies
Self-Monitoring Plan
Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
Journal
