Lesson Plan
Feelings Detective
Students will become "Feelings Detectives" by identifying and labeling basic emotions in facial expressions and body language, then using targeted vocabulary to describe those emotions in themselves and others.
Developing emotional intelligence helps students self-regulate, build empathy, and strengthen social skills. This individualized lesson supports students who need extra practice recognizing and expressing feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction – Detective Briefing
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Card Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Detect & Describe Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Debrief
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Detective
Detective Briefing
Emotion Card Exploration
Detect & Describe
Reflection & Debrief
Great Detective Work!
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Emotion Explorer Plan
Students will identify and label six basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised, scared, and calm) by analyzing facial expressions and reflecting on personal experiences through guided activities.
Developing emotional awareness helps students regulate feelings, communicate effectively, and build empathy. This individualized lesson provides scaffolded support for students who need extra practice recognizing and expressing emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction – Detective Briefing
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Card Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Detect & Describe Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Debrief
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotion Explorer
Explorer Briefing
Emotion Card Exploration
Detect & Describe
Reflection & Debrief
Great Explorer Work!
Activity
Game
Worksheet
Activity
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