Lesson Plan
Emotion Detective Agency Lesson Plan
Students will identify a social scenario’s problem, recognize the associated emotion, and collaboratively brainstorm possible solutions to build social-emotional awareness and problem-solving skills.
This lesson fosters emotional literacy, empathy, and peer collaboration by helping 3rd graders name feelings tied to problems and practice generating supportive solutions in a safe, guided setting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Brainstorm Solutions
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotion Detective Agency
Today’s Mission
Meet the Emotion Chart
Scenario Exploration
Group Sharing
Brainstorm Solutions
Detective Debrief
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
Lesson Plan
What's Bugging You?
Students will identify a social scenario’s problem, recognize the related emotion, and collaboratively generate at least two practical solutions to build emotional awareness and problem-solving skills.
This lesson empowers 3rd graders to name feelings tied to everyday challenges and practice constructive responses, promoting empathy, self-regulation, and peer support in a small-group setting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 3
Share Findings
6 minutes
Step 4
Brainstorm Solutions
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Check for Understanding
4 minutes
Slide Deck
What's Bugging You?
Today's Steps
Meet the Emotion Chart
Scenario Exploration
Group Sharing
Brainstorm Solutions
Detective Debrief
Activity
Cool Down
