Lesson Plan
Feelings Detective Plan
Students will learn to recognize, label, and share at least three emotions by engaging in discussion, a matching activity, and a charades game to build emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.
Building emotional awareness fosters self-regulation, empathy, and communication. When students can identify and express feelings, they better manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Identifying Feelings
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Feeling Matching
7 minutes
Step 4
Game: Emotion Charades
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down & Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome, Feelings Detectives!
What Are Feelings?
Why Do Feelings Matter?
Meet the Emotion Faces
Discussion Time!
Feeling Matching Activity
Game: Emotion Charades
Cool Down & Reflection
Great Job, Detectives!

Script


Discussion


Activity


Game


Cool Down

