Lesson Plan

Feelings Detective

Students will learn to identify and express emotions, develop empathy, and practice communication skills through a “detective” approach to noticing and naming feelings.

Building emotional awareness helps 3rd graders understand themselves and peers, fostering supportive relationships and reducing conflicts through empathetic communication.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Charades

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Detective Journaling

15 minutes

Step 3

Closing: Reflection Circle

10 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Feelings Detective

Lesson Objectives

Materials

Warm-Up: Emotion Charades

Main Activity: Detective Journaling

Closing: Reflection Circle

Summary & Next Steps

lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Reading

lenny
lenny

Activity

lenny
lenny

Project Guide

lenny
lenny

Discussion

lenny
lenny

Warm Up

lenny
lenny

Cool Down

lenny
lenny
lenny

Feelings Detective

user image

Chelsea Wright

Tier 2
For Schools
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In