Lesson Plan
Feelings Detectives Lesson Plan
By the end of this 15-minute lesson, students will correctly identify and label at least three emotions in picture cards and share a personal example, strengthening self-awareness and empathy.
Recognizing and naming emotions builds foundational social-emotional skills like self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication, leading to better relationships and classroom harmony.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Role Assignment
2 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Spotting Challenge
5 minutes
Step 3
Pair Share Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflect & Close
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings Detectives
Becoming Feelings Detectives
Emotion Spotting Challenge
Pair Share Activity
Reflect & Close

Worksheet

