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

Slide Deck
Feelings Detective
Lesson Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up: Emotion Charades
Main Activity: Detective Journaling
Closing: Reflection Circle
Summary & Next Steps

Worksheet


Reading


Activity


Project Guide


Discussion


Warm Up


Cool Down

