Lesson Plan

Emotion Detectives Lesson Plan

In this small-group session, students will act as “Emotion Detectives” to recognize, label, and express emotions through interactive games and discussions, strengthening self-awareness and peer understanding.

Developing emotional literacy helps students identify and manage their feelings, fostering empathy, improved communication, and positive peer interactions—key SEL skills.

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Materials

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Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Matching Game

10 minutes

Step 3

Detective Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Emotion Detectives

Warm-Up: Feeling Wheel

Activity 1: Emotion Matching Game

Activity 2: Detective Role-Play

Reflection

Great Job, Emotion Detectives!

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Worksheet

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Emotion Detectives

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