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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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

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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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Feelings Detective

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