Lesson Plan
Feelings Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will analyze ten real-life third-grade scenarios to identify characters’ emotions and collaboratively propose helpful solutions, fostering empathy and social problem-solving.
Building emotional literacy in third graders enhances peer support, classroom community, and self-awareness, equipping students to navigate social challenges.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Conclusion
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Detectives!
Our Emotion Chart
Scenario 1: Alex’s Missing Homework
Scenario 2: Jordan’s Group Project
Scenario 3: Maya’s Broken Pencil
Scenario 4: Carlos’s Spelling Test
Scenario 5: Emma’s New Seat
Scenario 6: Liam’s Lost Library Book
Scenario 7: Aisha’s Gym Embarrassment
Scenario 8: Noah’s Playground Tease
Scenario 9: Zoe’s Birthday Invite
Scenario 10: Evan’s Rainy Recess
Great Job, Detectives!
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