Lesson Plan
Feelings Detective Lesson Plan
Students will role-play as "Feelings Detectives" to identify, label, and express their emotions through interactive cards, scale check-ins, and journaling, building emotional awareness and self-regulation.
Developing emotional vocabulary and self-regulation skills supports behavioral health, helping second graders manage feelings, reduce outbursts, and succeed socially and academically.
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Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Badge Presentation
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Detective Card Game
10 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Scale Check-In
5 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Journal Detective Entry
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Strategy Reinforcement
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
My Feelings Toolbox Plan
Students will identify and label their emotions, explore simple coping strategies, and personalize a “Feelings Toolbox” they can use when big feelings arise.
Building emotional self-awareness and regulation skills in a one-on-one setting equips 2nd graders with concrete tools to manage stress, reduce outbursts, and improve focus and social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Toolbox Presentation
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Card Exploration
8 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Check Using Poster
5 minutes
Step 4
Build Your Toolbox Worksheet
7 minutes
Step 5
Choose & Practice a Strategy
3 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
My Feelings Toolbox
Introduction & Toolbox Presentation
Emotion Card Exploration
Feelings Check Using Poster
Build Your Toolbox Worksheet
Choose & Practice a Strategy
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Activity
Journal
