Facial Clues Slides Facial Clues
Becoming an Emotion Detective
Week 1 Lesson 1
What is an Emotion?
An emotion is a feeling inside your body and mind.
Everyone has them, and all feelings are okay!
We can use our eyes to spot clues on people's faces.
Detective Clue: Happy
The Eyes
"Crinkly" or "Sparkly" eyes. Sometimes they look like little rainbows.
The Mouth
Corners go UP! Sometimes you can see teeth.
😊
Detective Clue: Sad
😢
The Eyes
Looking down. Maybe watery or red. Eyebrows might point up in the middle.
The Mouth
Corners go DOWN. The bottom lip might stick out or wiggle.
Detective Clue: Angry
The Eyes
Eyebrows pulled down and together in a "V" shape. Intense staring.
The Mouth
Pressed tight in a straight line, or teeth showing like a growl.
😡
Detective Practice!
Turn to a partner. Make a face for an emotion we learned today. Can your partner spot the eyes and mouth clues?
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Expression Detective Worksheet Expression Detective
Emotion Explorers: Lesson 1
Explorer Name:
Mission Briefing
Detectives use clues to solve mysteries. As an Emotion Explorer, you can use facial clues to understand how others are feeling! Look closely at the eyes and mouths.
1 Complete the Faces
Draw the eyes and mouth to show each emotion.
HAPPY
SAD
ANGRY
2 Clue Match-Up
Draw a line to match the facial clue to the emotion name.
Corners of mouth turned DOWN
Eyebrows pulled together in a "V"
Crinkly eyes and wide smile
Happy
Sad
Angry
Detective's Log
How are you feeling right now? Draw your own face below!
I feel ________ because...
Emotion Map Slides The Emotion Map
Measuring the Size of Our Feelings
Week 1 Lesson 2
How Big is the Feeling?
Small Feelings
I'm a little annoyed because I can't find my pencil. I can keep working.
Big Feelings
I'm extremely angry because a friend was mean. I need a break!
The Feel-o-Meter
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LEVEL 1
Tired / Bored
😊
LEVEL 2
Ready / Calm
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LEVEL 3
Wiggly / Silly
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LEVEL 4
Worried / Mad
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LEVEL 5
BOILING!
Explorer Check-In
Look at our Feel-o-Meter. Where are you standing right now?
"I am at Level ___ because..."
Feel-o-Meter Chart Material The Feel-o-Meter
Personal Desk Chart
Emotion Explorers Unit
LEVELS OF FEELING
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1
TIRED
😊
2
CALM
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3
WIGGLY
😟
4
FRUSTRATED
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5
EXPLOSIVE
Desk Strip (Cut and Tape to Desk)
1
2
3
4
5
Practice Scenario
"You worked hard on a drawing and someone accidentally spills juice on it."
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My Level
Why would you feel this way?
Pause and Breathe Slides Pause & Breathe
Mindfulness for Busy Brains
Week 2 Lesson 3
Why Pause?
When feelings get BIG, our brain goes into "Emergency Mode."
Deep breaths tell our brain: "It's okay. You are safe."
Star Breathing
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Trace the star with your finger!
UP
BREATHE IN
POINT
HOLD
DOWN
BREATHE OUT
The 5-4-3-2-1 Challenge
5
THINGS YOU SEE
4
THINGS YOU FEEL
3
THINGS YOU HEAR
2
THINGS YOU SMELL
1
THING YOU TASTE
This helps us stay present and calm.
Star Breathing Handout Star Breathing
My Calming Tool
LEVEL 2 SKILL
START HERE Breathe OUT Breathe IN Hold... RELAX
Step 1
Trace Down: Breathe OUT
Step 2
Trace Up: Breathe IN
How to use it:
Place your finger at the top point.
Breathe IN as you trace up to a point.
HOLD for a second at the point.
Breathe OUT as you trace down.
My Practice Log
Color a star every time you practice!
Safe Brain • Calm Body • Focused Mind
❄️ Breathe In Cold Air | 🔥 Breathe Out Hot Air
Calm Down Kit Slides The Calm-Down Kit
Choosing the Right Tool for the Feeling
Week 2 Lesson 4
What is a Calm-Down Kit?
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Breathing Tools
Star breathing, deep belly breaths, or blowing bubbles.
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Body Tools
Stretching, pushing against a wall, or squeezing a stress ball.
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Focus Tools
Counting to 10, drawing, or listening to quiet music.
The Calm-Down Menu
You get to CHOOSE what works best for YOU.
Different feelings might need different tools.
Mission:
Create your personal menu of calm-down choices!
Tool Practice!
Wall Pushes
Stand up. Place your hands flat against a wall. Push as hard as you can for 10 seconds. Then relax your arms.
"How does your body feel now?"
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My Calm Down Menu Worksheet My Calm-Down Menu
When I feel at Level 4 or 5, I can try...
Emotion Explorer:
Breathe
Star Breathing
Slow Belly Breaths
Write your own: ________
Move
Wall Pushes
Chair Stretches
Write your own: ________
Focus
Count to 10
5-4-3-2-1 Challenge
Write your own: ________
My Top Choice ⭐
Draw it here!
Pro Tip: If one tool doesn't work, try another! It takes practice to become a Master Explorer.
Stop Think Act Slides Stop, Think, Act
Solving Problems with Self-Control
Week 3 Lesson 5
The Problem Solving Roadmap
1
STOP
Freeze! Use a calm-down tool before you do anything else.
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2
THINK
What is the problem? What are 2 ways to solve it?
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3
ACT
Choose the best solution and try it out!
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Explorer Challenge
"You are standing in line for the swing. Someone jumps in front of you and takes it."
STEP 1
Breathe for 5 seconds.
STEP 2
Ask nicely or tell a teacher?
STEP 3
Pick one and do it!
Why do we need to STOP first?
"Because when we are at Level 5, our brain can't think clearly yet!"
Problem Solver Roadmap Worksheet The Problem Solver
Emotion Explorers: Week 3
Name:
1
STOP
Use a tool to get to Level 2.
2
THINK
What are 2 ways to solve this?
3
ACT
Choose & Try
Scenario Detective
The Problem
"You are building a tall tower with blocks. A classmate walks by and accidentally knocks it over. You feel your Level rising to 5!"
Step 1: STOP
Which calm-down tool will you use first?
Step 2: THINK
Think of 2 ways to solve the block problem:
A:
B:
Step 3: ACT
Which one is the best choice? Circle A or B above.
Self-control is a superpower!
Explorer Graduation Slides Explorer Graduation
Celebrating Our New Superpowers!
Final Lesson
What We Learned
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EYE DETECTIVE
Spotting clues on faces.
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FEEL-O-METER
Measuring how big feelings are.
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BREATHING
Calming our brain and body.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Stop, Think, and Act!
The Explorer Pledge
"I am an Emotion Explorer.
I listen to my feelings,
I use my tools to stay calm,
and I solve problems with KINDNESS!"
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Great Job Explorers!
Time to receive your certificates and celebrate all your hard work.
Emotion Explorer Certificate Award Official Explorer
Certificate of Achievement
This high honor is awarded to
For successfully completing the Emotion Explorers unit! You have shown great skill in identifying feelings, using calming tools, and solving problems with self-control.
Lead Explorer (Teacher)
MASTER
REGULATOR
Date of Adventure
Self-Control • Empathy • Problem Solving • Mindfulness
Detective Discovery Coloring Page Detective Discovery
Emotion Explorers: Coloring Mission 1
Happy
Sad
Angry
Color the faces and the detective! What clues do you see?
Feeling Forest Coloring Page Feeling Forest
Emotion Explorers: Coloring Mission 2
Level 5: BOILING
Z z Level 1: TIRED
Level 2: CALM
Level 3 & 4: WIGGLY
Color the Emotion Forest! Use calm colors for Level 2 and hot colors for Level 5!
Star Power Coloring Page Star Power
Emotion Explorers: Coloring Mission 3
Breathe
IN
OUT
Take a deep breath as you color each section of the star. Stay calm and peaceful!
Super Solver Coloring Page Super Solver
Emotion Explorers: Coloring Mission 4
STOP
Step 1
THINK
Step 2
ACT
Step 3
Color the Problem Solver Hero! You are a hero when you use your steps!
Hunter Academy Intro Slides Hunter Academy
Emotion
Hunters
Unit Intro: The World of Inner Demons
The Mission
The Demons
Big feelings like RAGE and FEAR are like shadow demons. They try to take control of your actions!
The Hunters
That's YOU. Every hunter needs gear. We're here to build your Regulation Arsenal.
GEAR UP!
The World Tour Schedule
W1
Detection Mode
Learn to spot the demons before they grow too big using Facial Clues.
W2
Tech Mastery
Master Star Breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding protocols.
W3
Battle Strategy
Execute the "Stop-Think-Act" roadmap to solve social conflicts.
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Are You Ready?
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