Lesson Plan

Emotion Detective Lesson Plan

Students will learn to detect and name emotions in themselves and peers by examining contextual clues. They will practice identifying emotional signals through guided activities and a collaborative game.

Building emotional self-awareness helps students regulate feelings and fosters empathy. This lesson equips them with practical skills to recognize emotions in real life, supporting social and academic success.

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Prep

Review and Organize Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Caseboard Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Clue Collection Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Mystery Match Game

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

🔍 Emotion Detective Caseboard

How to Read the Clues

Case 1: Classroom Crunch

Case 2: Recess Alone

Think-Pair-Share Discussion

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Script

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Worksheet

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Game

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Emotion Detective

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