Lesson Plan
Feelings Detective Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute lesson, students will identify and name basic emotions—happy, sad, angry, and surprised—through a guided story, interactive discussion, and hands-on matching activity.
Understanding and expressing emotions builds self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills, supporting healthy social interactions and emotional regulation in young learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Class Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Closure
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Detective
What Are Feelings?
Why Do We Have Feelings?
Primary Feelings
Ready to Act Out Emotions
Acting Round 1: “Happy”
Acting Round 2: “Sad”
Acting Round 3: “Angry”
Your Turn to Choose
Detective Reflection
Script
Reading
Worksheet
Reading
