Lesson Plan
Decoding Emotional Cues
Students will learn to recognize and interpret common emotions in facial expressions and body language, building empathy and social awareness to strengthen classroom connections.
When students can identify feelings in themselves and others, they develop empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and foster a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Quick Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Decoding Cues Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Emotion Charades
10 minutes
Step 4
Discussion: How Would You Feel?
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: One Word Check-Out
5 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Faces and Feelings
What Is an Emotion?
Happy
Sad
Angry
Surprised
Let’s Practice!
Key Facial Cues

Activity


Discussion


Cool Down

