Lesson Plan

Feeling Detectives Lesson Plan

Students will identify and label four basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised) in themselves and peers through visual cues and partner activities.

Understanding and naming emotions builds empathy, self-awareness, and communication skills, laying a foundation for positive social interactions.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Emotions Exploration

4 minutes

Step 3

Feeling Detectives Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

3 minutes

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Feeling Detectives

What is a Feeling Detective?

Meet the Emotions

Let’s Practice!

Feeling Detectives Game

Share Your Feelings

Reflection Time

Great Detective Work!

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Feeling Detectives

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Dyshawnna Martin

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