Lesson Plan

Feeling Detective Lesson Plan

Students will identify and label four basic emotions—happy, sad, angry, and scared—through interactive games and group activities, then practice expressing and reflecting on their feelings.

Building emotional literacy in Pre-Kers promotes self-awareness, healthy expression, and empathy, supporting social-emotional development and a positive classroom climate.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mystery Feelings Game

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Emotion Explorer Slides

5 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Emotion Charades Circle

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Emotion Circle Reflection

5 minutes

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Feeling Detective: Emotion Explorer

Happy

Sad

Angry

Scared

Feeling Review

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Feeling Detective?

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