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Feelings Detective Lesson Plan

Students will identify and label basic emotions in themselves and others and practice expressing their current feeling through drawing, fostering emotional awareness and communication.

Building emotional awareness helps kindergarteners recognize and manage their feelings, supports positive peer interactions, and lays a foundation for self-regulation and empathy.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up: Feelings Check-In

3 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Feelings Detective Investigation

7 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Share & Reflect

3 minutes

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Feelings Detective

Becoming Feeling Detectives

Feelings Check-In

Detective Investigation

Share & Reflect

Great Detective Work!

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Feelings Detective

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Marissa Castillo

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