Lesson Plan
Emotion Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will become ‘Emotion Detectives’ by identifying, naming, and expressing basic emotions through interactive games, building self-awareness and emotional vocabulary.
Understanding and expressing feelings supports healthy social interactions and self-regulation in Pre-K, laying the foundation for lifelong emotional skills.
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification Game
7 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Charades
3 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotion Detectives
Meet Our Emotions
Emotion Identification
Mirror Practice
Emotion Charades
Reflection Time
Great Detectives!

Worksheet


Worksheet


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