Mood Mandalas Creation Activity

Objective

Create a personal mandala that visually represents a specific emotion, using colors and patterns to express feelings inspired by mood prompt cards.

Materials Needed

• White Drawing Paper
• Colored Pencils
• Markers
• Mood Prompt Cards
• Mood Mandala Examples

Instructions

Step 1: Choose Your Mood

• Select a mood prompt card from the set provided. Each card has a different emotion written on it, such as "Joy," "Calm," "Excitement," or "Sadness."

Step 2: Plan Your Mandala

• Think about how you can use colors and patterns to represent the emotion on your card.
• Consider which colors you associate with your chosen emotion. For example, you might use bright colors for "Joy" or cool colors for "Calm."

Step 3: Create Your Mandala

• Begin drawing your mandala on the white drawing paper.
• Use colored pencils and markers to fill in your design, focusing on expressing the emotion through your choice of colors and patterns.
• Take your time to ensure your mandala reflects your personal interpretation of the emotion.

Step 4: Reflect and Share

• Once your mandala is complete, prepare to share it with the class.
• Think about the following questions:
  • What emotion did you choose and why?
  • How did you decide on the colors and patterns?
  • What did you learn about your emotion through this process?

Follow-Up Discussion

• After everyone has shared their mandalas, engage in a class discussion.
• Discuss how different students represented the same emotion differently.
• Reflect on how this activity helped you understand your emotions better.

Teacher's Note

Encourage students to be open and respectful during the sharing session. Remind them that there is no right or wrong way to express emotions through art. This is a personal and creative process that can help them gain insight into their feelings.