Lesson Plan
Emotion Detective Lesson Plan
Students will identify and label four basic emotions—happy, sad, angry, and surprised—using visual cards and a feelings chart in a guided one-on-one session.
Building emotional awareness helps children recognize and communicate their feelings, laying the foundation for self-regulation, empathy, and positive social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Chart Placement
5 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Feedback
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotion Detective
Objective
Materials
Happy
Sad
Angry
Surprised
Feelings Chart
Review & Wrap-Up

Activity


Worksheet


Answer Key

