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Expression Detective Plan

Students will become 'Expression Detectives' who observe classmates’ facial expressions and body language to accurately infer emotions and practice perspective-taking.

Building social awareness and perspective-taking in 2nd graders fosters empathy, improves peer communication, and supports a positive classroom community by reducing misunderstandings.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Detective Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Guess the Feeling Game

8 minutes

Step 5

Debrief and Reflection

2 minutes

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Expression Detective Clue Cards

What Are Clues?

Clue Card: Happy

Clue Card: Sad

Clue Card: Angry

Clue Card: Surprised

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Get Ready for Guess the Feeling

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