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

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Slide Deck

Faces and Feelings

What Is an Emotion?

Happy

Sad

Angry

Surprised

Let’s Practice!

Key Facial Cues

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Activity

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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What Makes Us Tick?

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