The Feelings Game Show

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“My students always LOVE when I bring out the jeopardy games from WholeHearted School Counseling. I love how easy they are to use on Google Slides or PowerPoint from my iPad. The students are excited about the categories and the questions are a nice balance of easy and “take a few minutes to think about it.”
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“My students really enjoyed this game show. What starts out as teams ends with all the students answering together – it brings them together. Looking forward to using it with my 4th graders as well.”
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Recognizing Emotions Game Show – A Fun SEL Feelings Lesson

Looking for an engaging, low-prep lesson on emotions and feelings? The Recognizing Emotions Game Show is an interactive, quiz-show style SEL activity that makes learning about emotions fun and memorable. Students will practice team building, executive functioning, and social emotional skills—all while learning how to recognize and talk about different feelings.

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Ways to Use This SEL Feelings Lesson

• Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on emotions

• Supplement to your social emotional learning curriculum

• Perfect for small group counseling sessions

• Distance learning ready with Google Slides™ and PowerPoint

• Great for teletherapy, virtual counseling groups, or in-person guidance lessons

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What’s Special About This Emotions Lesson

• Interactive Game Show Format – Keeps students engaged with role-play, drawing, and problem-solving.

• Encourages Reflective Thinking – Helps students explore emotions in a safe, structured way.

• Customizable Content – All questions and challenges can be edited to fit your students’ needs.

• Low-Prep & Easy to Use – Perfect for busy teachers and counselors.

• Includes a Guidance Lesson Plan – Ensures you’re ready to teach with no extra stress.

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The Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Role play the prompt.

• True or False – Decide if the statement is correct.

• Sketch It – Quickly draw the answer.

• Imagine If – Use creativity and imagination to solve scenarios.

• Risk – Take a chance on a mystery challenge revealed only after selection.

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What You’ll Need

• In person: Use with a Promethean White Board or projector (Google Slides™ or PowerPoint).

• Distance learning: Students need internet access; simply share your screen.

• Screen-free option: Use included printable task cards with the same prompts as the digital game.

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Built-In Flexibility

The Recognizing Emotions Game Show typically takes 40–60 minutes to play. But we know schedules and situations vary. That’s why this resource includes 6+ additional printable formats—perfect for shorter lessons, tech-free days, or when quieter, more reflective activities are needed.

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered

• M 1: Belief in development of whole self, including balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being

• M 3: Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6: Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2: Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2: Build positive and supportive peer relationships

• B-SS 6: Practice effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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✅ The Recognizing Emotions Game Show is the perfect way to help students learn about emotions, build empathy, and strengthen social skills—all while having fun.

 

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