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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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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

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Feelings Detectives

Becoming Feelings Detectives

Emotion Spotting Challenge

Pair Share Activity

Reflect & Close

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Feelings Detectives

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