Welcome the students warmly. Introduce yourself as their Heart & Mind Detective guide. Explain that today they’ll explore emotions together.

Briefly walk through the session flow so students know what to expect. Emphasize that we’ll do activities and share thoughts.

Invite each student to share one word describing how they feel. Refer to the Feelings Anchor Chart to help them find the right word.

Distribute Emotion Cards. Model picking one, naming it, and showing it on your face/body. Encourage students to follow.

Explain the scenario game rules. Model drawing a card and discussing. Prompt students to pick matching emotion cards and justify their choices.

Show the Coping Strategies Wheel. Spin or choose a strategy. Guide students through a quick practice (e.g., deep breathing).

Hand out Emotion Journals. Give students time to write. Encourage volunteers to share one learning or strategy.

Use a diagonal gradient background blending #A3DFF2 to #4EB0DA. Add a large magnifying glass and detective hat graphic. Read the welcome message with enthusiasm to set an exciting tone.

Display simple icons (check-in, cards, game, wheel, journal) next to each agenda item. Keep text bold, high-contrast, and playful.

Encourage each student to share one word. Use a feelings thermometer visual to support word choice. Emphasize active listening and validate all responses.

Distribute [Emotion Cards](#heart-mind-detectives-emotion-cards). Model picking a card, naming it, posing, and sharing a time you felt that way. Encourage expressive body language.

Have students draw from the [Scenario Cards](#heart-mind-detectives-scenario-cards) deck in turns. Use a detective-style card graphic. Prompt them to explain their reasoning and record ideas on the board.

Show the [Coping Strategies Wheel](#heart-mind-detectives-coping-wheel) graphic with a spin animation if possible. Lead the class through a quick practice (e.g., deep breathing).

Hand out [Emotion Journals](#heart-mind-detectives-journal). Play soft instrumental background music. Give clear writing prompts and invite volunteers to share. Praise all contributions.