Lesson Plan
Feelings Detective Lesson Plan
Students will identify and articulate a range of emotions by matching emotion cards and investigating real-life scenarios, then record and discuss their feelings.
Developing emotional awareness helps 2nd graders recognize and communicate their feelings, support social skills, and foster self-regulation in group settings.
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Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Launch as Feelings Detectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Emotions with Cards
10 minutes
Step 3
Investigate Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Share Findings
5 minutes

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Feelings Detective
Our Mission
Gear Up: Badges & Notebooks
Feelings Detective Chart
Explore Emotions with Cards
Activity Spotlight
Investigate Scenarios
Record Your Findings
Share Your Discoveries
Great Detective Work!

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