Emotion Detectives Activity
Grade 2 Feeling Lab 🔍 Detective Training
Face Clue Detectives!
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Detective Rule: People don't always say their feelings out loud! Use your eyes to spot clues in their eyebrows, eyes, and mouth.
Part 1: The 3 Big Face Clues (Look Closely!)
1. Eyebrows
Mad (V-Shape)
High Up (Surprise)
Brows move up when surprised, down when angry!
2. Eyes & Tears
Crinkly (Happy)
Wide (Scared)
Eyes crinkle in joy and grow wide in shock!
3. Mouth & Lips
Smile (Happy)
Frown (Sad)
Tight (Mad)
Mouth curves up, curves down, or stays tight!
Part 2: Clue Spotter Challenge (Look & Circle)
Circle the right clues and feelings!
Case #1: Leo at Recess Story Clue
Leo dropped his snack on the ground. He mutters: "It is fine..." but look at his face!
A. Circle the clues you see on Leo:
Frowning Mouth Teardrop Sad Eyebrows
B. How is Leo really feeling? (Circle):
😊 Happy
😢 Sad
😴 Sleepy
Case #2: Maya in Science Story Clue
Maya's volcano erupted high in the air! She gasps: "Whoa!" Look at her face!
A. Circle the clues you see on Maya:
High Eyebrows Big Round Eyes Open "O" Mouth
B. How is Maya feeling? (Circle):
😲 Surprised
😡 Mad
🤢 Sick
PAGE 1 // FACE CLUE FINDER TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR PARTNER LAB ➔
Part 3: Draw the Face Clues!
You are the artist! Add eyebrows, eyes, and mouth.
Artist Studio
Draw an ANGRY / MAD Face 😡 Clue tips: V-eyebrows, squinty eyes, tight line mouth
Draw a SUPER HAPPY Face 😊 Clue tips: Relaxed brows, crinkly eyes, big bright grin
Part 4: Partner Face Mirror Game!
No talking allowed—only face clues!
How to Play: Partner 1 makes a secret face. Partner 2 checks off the clues and guesses the feeling! Then switch!
ROUND 1: You Watch Partner Detective
Check the clues you saw:
V-Eyebrows
High Eyebrows
Wide Big Eyes
Smiling Eyes
Big Smile
Tight / Frown
Circle what you think they felt:
Happy
Sad
Mad
Scared
ROUND 2: Partner Watches You Actor
Circle your secret emotion:
Happy
Sad
Mad
Scared
Did your partner guess your clues right?
⭐ Yes! Spot-on!
🤔 Almost!
Super Friend Mission: What Would You Do?
When you see a classmate with a frowning mouth and sad eyes, what is one kind thing you can do or say to help?
I can:
PAGE 2 // ARTIST STUDIO & PARTNER GAME 🌟 OFFICIAL FEELING DETECTIVE BADGE EARNED!