Lesson Plan

Becoming an Emotion Detective

Students will act as emotion detectives to identify, label, and record their feelings across daily moments, then analyze patterns to build self-awareness and support personalized behavior strategies.

By tracking emotions in real time, students learn to recognize triggers, communicate their feelings, and develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for targeted behavioral support.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Detective Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Defining Emotions

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

7 minutes

Step 4

Independent Tracking

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Next Steps

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Clue-Gathering: Emotions Chart

Meet the Emotions

Emotions in Real Life

How to Use Your Detective Kit

Sample Clue Chart

Your Mood Scale

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Worksheet

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Feelings Detective

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