Lesson Plan
Feeling Radar Blueprint
Students will identify and label emotions by observing facial and situational cues, practice matching feelings in a group game, and reflect on their own mood using a mood meter to build foundational self-awareness.
Helps students develop CASEL self-awareness by recognizing and naming emotions, improving communication and self-regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Tune-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Spotting Practice
7 minutes
Step 3
Emoji Match-Up Game
7 minutes
Step 4
Mood Meter Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Emotion Cue Slides
Expression: Happy
Expression: Sad
Expression: Angry
Expression: Surprised
Situation: Spilled Juice
Situation: Puppy Playtime

Activity


Cool Down

