Lesson Plan

Feelings Detectives Lesson Plan

Students will become “Feelings Detectives” by identifying and naming emotions in themselves and others, then practice healthy coping strategies to manage those feelings.

Building emotional awareness and regulation skills helps 5th graders navigate challenges, foster empathy, reduce conflict, and create a supportive classroom community.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: Meet the Detectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Recognition Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Coping Skills Brainstorm

10 minutes

Step 4

Detective Notebook Reflection

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing Circle

5 minutes

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Feelings Detectives

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Materials

Introduction: Meet the Detectives

Activity: Emotion Recognition

Activity: Coping Skills Brainstorm

Detective Notebook Reflection

Closing Circle

Keep Investigating!

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Cool Down

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Quiz

Feelings Coping Quiz

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Feelings Detectives

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Christina Reyes

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