Lesson Plan
Emotion Detective Plan
Students will identify and interpret facial expressions and body language to infer classmates’ feelings and perspectives, building empathy and social awareness through interactive games and discussions.
Reading emotional cues helps students develop empathy, improve communication, and foster positive relationships, laying the foundation for strong social skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach & Model: Reading Cues
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Guess My Feelings
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Emotion Charades
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Emoji Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Can You Guess My Feelings?
Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In
How Are You Feeling?
Observe & Think (Photo 1)
Observe & Think (Photo 2)
Observe & Think (Photo 3)
Guided Practice: Guess My Feelings
Activity: Emotion Charades
Cool-Down: Emoji Exit Ticket
Game
Activity
Cool Down
