Lesson Plan
Emotion Explorers Lesson Plan
Students will identify and name five common emotions—happy, sad, angry, surprised, and scared—by observing facial expressions and body language, then practice expressing and recognizing them through interactive activities.
Developing emotional literacy helps first graders understand and manage their feelings and empathize with others, fostering stronger communication and self-regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Emotions
5 minutes
Step 3
Charades Game
12 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotion Explorers
Warm-up Discussion
Modeling Emotions
Charades Game
Worksheet Activity
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
Game
Activity
Answer Key
