Welcome, Feelings Detectives! Today we’re going to explore a gallery of faces and become experts at naming emotions. Explain that we’ll look at each picture and guess what feeling the person is showing.

Display the first image: a child smiling broadly. Ask: “What emotion do you think this child is feeling?” Invite 2–3 students to share, then ask thumbs-up if they’ve felt that emotion.

Show the next image: a child with tears or downturned mouth. Ask: “What feeling might this be?” Encourage silent thinking, then share answers.

Show the image of a child with furrowed brows and clenched jaw. Ask: “What emotion do you notice here?” Help students use the word “angry.”

Present the picture of a child with raised eyebrows and open mouth. Ask: “How is this person feeling?” Guide students to say “surprised.”

Show the image of a child shrinking back or wringing hands. Ask: “What emotion shows when we feel nervous or scared?” Confirm “scared” or “nervous.”

Display a child jumping or clapping excitedly. Ask: “Which feeling shows excitement or joy?” Help students say “excited.”

Present the image of a child with a pensive or worried expression. Ask: “What might this feeling be called?” Encourage “worried” or “anxious.”

Show the picture of a child standing tall with a small smile, maybe holding up artwork. Ask: “What feeling do you think this child is showing?” Prompt “proud.”

Bring the class back together. Ask: “Which emotion was easiest to name today? Which was hardest?” Invite volunteers to share and reinforce that noticing feelings helps us understand ourselves and our friends.