Lesson Plan
Inside Out Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and name their own emotions and personal strengths by playing detective, using visual clues and a reflection worksheet to build self-awareness and confidence.
Developing self-awareness helps children recognize feelings, understand their strengths, and foster emotional regulation—key skills for positive social interactions and well-being.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Badge Distribution
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification with Cards
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Strengths Detective
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Reflect
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Inside Out Detectives
Lesson Objectives
Warm-Up: Detective Badges
Emotion Identification
Example: “Happy”
Personal Strengths Detective
Worksheet Example
Share and Reflect
Strengths We Use
Great Job, Detectives!

Worksheet

