Lesson Plan
Feelings Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will become ‘Feelings Detectives’ by identifying, labeling, and expressing four core emotions in themselves and others through interactive activities.
Building emotion recognition and expression fosters self-awareness, empathy, and positive peer relationships, laying the foundation for strong SEL skills.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Feeling Detective Investigation
20 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Reflection and Badge Award
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Feelings Safari Plan
Students will embark on a Feelings Safari to identify, label, and discuss emotions through interactive story cards, movement, and art, building self-awareness and empathy.
Recognizing and expressing feelings lays the foundation for strong social-emotional skills, helping first graders understand themselves and others, fostering empathy and positive classroom relationships.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Safari Welcome
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Safari Exploration
20 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Reflection at the Campfire
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Safari Adventure
Warm-Up: Safari Welcome
Our Safari Map
Main Activity: Safari Exploration
Emotion Card Examples
Cool-Down: Reflection at the Campfire
Congratulations, Feelings Explorers!
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