Clue-Gathering: Emotions Chart
Meet the Emotions
Emotions in Real Life
How to Use Your Detective Kit
Sample Clue Chart
Your Mood Scale
Lesson Plan
Becoming an Emotion Detective
Students will act as emotion detectives to identify, label, and record their feelings across daily moments, then analyze patterns to build self-awareness and support personalized behavior strategies.
By tracking emotions in real time, students learn to recognize triggers, communicate their feelings, and develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for targeted behavioral support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Detective Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Emotions
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Independent Tracking
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Worksheet
