Lesson Plan
Respectful Emotions Lesson Plan
Students will define respect and identify respectful behaviors, recognize and label basic emotions, and apply healthy strategies to manage their feelings through interactive activities and role-play.
Building respectful interactions and emotional awareness fosters a positive classroom culture, equips students with self-management skills, and supports social-emotional growth essential for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Do Now
3 minutes
Step 2
Teach Respect Concept
5 minutes
Step 3
Explore Emotions
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Strategies
5 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Assessment
4 minutes
Lesson Plan
Respect Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will act as "Respect Detectives" to identify respectful behaviors, recognize their own emotions, and practice strategies for managing feelings through interactive discussion, case investigations, and role-play.
Teaching respect and emotional self-management strengthens social-emotional learning, reduces conflicts, and creates a positive classroom climate where every student feels valued and understood.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mystery Brief
3 minutes
Step 2
Define Respect Clues
5 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Spotlight
5 minutes
Step 4
Case File Investigations
8 minutes
Step 5
Detective Strategies & Tools
5 minutes
Step 6
Closing Report
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Respect Detectives
Mystery Brief
Define Respect Clues
Emotion Spotlight
Case File Investigations
Detective Strategies & Tools
Closing Report
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Journal
Warm Up
Cool Down
Quiz
Respect Tools Quick Quiz
Answer Key
Rubric
