Lesson Plan
Detective Emotions Plan
Students will learn to identify and interpret emotions through facial expressions and body language by acting as “emotion detectives,” engaging in slides, partner activities, a guessing game, and a reflection sketch.
Recognizing nonverbal cues builds empathy, social awareness, and stronger peer connections. Early practice in reading emotions supports positive interactions and helps students understand their own and others’ feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Emotion Detective Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Clue-Finding Slides Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Picture Card Detective
10 minutes
Step 4
Guess the Feeling Game
10 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Journal Sketch
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotion Clue #1
Emotion Clue #2
Emotion Clue #3
Emotion Clue #4
Emotion Clue #5
Emotion Clue #6
Emotion Clue #7
Emotion Clue #8
Emotion Clue #9
Emotion Clue #10

Activity


Game


Cool Down

