Lesson Plan
Detective Emotions Blueprint
In this 30-minute one-on-one counseling session, the student will learn to identify, label, and understand their emotions using detective-themed activities, with goals to expand emotional vocabulary and develop self-awareness.
Helping the student accurately recognize and articulate feelings builds self-awareness and emotional regulation, boosting confidence and supporting healthier social interactions.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Theme Setup
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Exploration with Clue Board
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Clue Hunt Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
My Feeling Case File Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Clue Board of Feelings
How to Read the Clue Cards
Feeling: Happy
Feeling: Sad
Feeling: Angry
Feeling: Scared
Your Detective Turn!

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